Fig. 2.

Capsaicin-induced changes in cytokine response of leucocyte culture. Capsaicin treatment was performed as described above. Female Balb-c mice were used. TNF-α levels were measured 16–20 h after stimulation. Levels of other cytokines were determined 36–40 h after stimulation. Leucocytes were stimulated with LPS, Con-A, or irradiated tumor cells (4TBM). Levels of the secreted cytokines were measured using ELISA. Statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA followed by Dunnett’s Test *p < 0.05 compared to vehicle-treated group