Research Article

Efficacy and Safety of a Chinese Herbal Formula (Invigorating Kidney and Strengthening Spleen) in Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Carrier: Results from a Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Trial

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Serum levels of IL-2, IL-4, IL-10, and IFN-γ were determined by ELISA. The patients in treatment group showed significantly increased IL-2 (a) and IFN-γ (b) levels in serum compared with placebo group, as well as before treatment, , respectively. The patients in treatment group showed a significantly decreased IL-4 (c) and IL-10 (d) levels in serum compared with placebo group, as well as before treatment, , respectively. Treatment group, Chinese Herb Formula; control group, placebo.
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