Duration of Disease

Number

2−∆∆Ct (Mean ± SEM)

LSD p-value

<5 years

Males

Females

6

8

0.827 ± 0.550

4.143 ± 1.317

NS

5 - 10 years

Males

Females

9

17

7.043 ± 2.700

8.704 ± 5.098

NS

>10 years

Males

Females

7

4

5.607 ± 3.334

1.242 ± 0.372

NS