Table 3 Nociceptin concentrations in males versus females
From: Nociceptin is present in synovial fluid of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty
Sample | Male nociceptin concentration (pg/ml)* | Female nociceptin concentration (pg/ml)* | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Pre-procedure (plasma) | 60.5 ± 16.0 | 47.5 ± 18.6 | 0.035 |
Post-tourniquet release (plasma) | 55.7 ± 14.3 | 42.2 ± 16.7 | 0.016 |
Synovial fluid | 48.3 ± 20.7 | 26.0 ± 9.4 | 0.0008 |