Table 1.
Cytokine responses of L. (V.) panamensis infected BALB/c Micea)
| Cytokine | 3 Wk post-infection | 4 Months post-infection | 8 Months post-infection |
|---|---|---|---|
| IFN-γ | 9.6 ± 0.3 ng/mL | 43.6 ± 3.1 ng/mL | 36.5 ± 0.02 ng/mL |
| IL-10 | 0.27 ± 0.04 ng/mL | 1.5 ± 0.4 ng/mL | 0.48 ± 0.02 ng/mL |
| IL-13 | 0.11 ± 0.03 ng/mL | 0.31 ± 0.06 ng/mL | 0.16 ± 0.01 ng/mL |
| TNF-α | Not determined | 0.24 ± 0.03 ng/mL | Not determined |
a)
Lymphocytes (DLN) from L. (V) panamensis-infected BALB/c mice (three to five per group) were stimulated for 72 h with soluble leishmanial Ag and cytokine production was assessed by ELISA.