Abstract
We studied the effect of exogenously administered recombinant human interleukin (IL)-6 on the development of experimental autoimmune orchitis (EAO) in C3H/Hej mice. IL-6 significantly reduced histological signs of EAO and appearance of delayed type hypersensitivity against the immunizing testicular germinal cells. The effect was seen even though the cytokine was administered for only 6 consecutive days and 2 weeks after immunization.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Clinical Immunology |
Vol/bind | 102 |
Udgave nummer | 2 |
Sider (fra-til) | 135-7 |
Antal sider | 3 |
ISSN | 1521-6616 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 1 feb. 2002 |