TABLE 3.
Summary of the effects of Th1 and Th2 cytokine coinjection on IgG levels, the ratio of IgG2a to IgG1, Th-cell proliferation responses, mortality, and morbiditya
| Cytokine | IgG level | IgG2a/IgG1 | Th-cell response | Mortality | Morbidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Th1 types | |||||
| IL-2 | ↑ | — | ↑ | ↓ | ↓ |
| IL-12 | ↓ | ↑ | ↑ | ↓ | ↓ |
| IL-15 | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↓ | ↓ |
| IL-18 | — | — | ↑ | ↓ | ↓ |
| Th2 types | |||||
| IL-4 | — | ↓ | ↑ | ↑ | ND |
| IL-10 | — | — | ↓ | ↑ | ND |
↑ and ↓, increase and decrease of the responses, respectively, compared to that without cytokine coinjections; —, no change; ND, not determined.