Cytokines and chemokines profile in encephalitis patients: A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Encephalitis is caused by autoimmune or infectious agents marked by brain inflammation. Investigations have reported altered concentrations of the cytokines in encephalitis. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between encephalitis and alterations of cytokine levels in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum.

Methods

We found possibly suitable studies by searching PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science, systematically from inception to August 2021. 23 articles were included in the meta-analysis. To investigate sources of heterogeneity, subgroup analysis and sensitivity analysis were conducted. The protocol of the study has been registered in PROSPERO with a registration ID of CRD42021289298.

Results

A total of 23 met our eligibility criter

SUBMITTER: Soltani Khaboushan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9436077 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature