IL-1, IL-6, TNF-and TGF-mRNA expression were same as observed in immunoreactivity for each cytokines. Conclusion: When monocytes are stimulated with LPS under serum-free conditions, IL-6 and TNF-are secreted in early stage of inflammation. In contrast, the secretion of TGF-arise in the ...
After stimulation with MTB antigen, the secretion of IL-12 did not increase in normal healthy contact, but in patients with tuberculosis the secretion increased. After MTB antigen stimulation, monocytes from patients with active tuberculosis secreted a higher amount of TNF-alpha. In summary, the ...