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The effect of irradiation on cytokine levels in asthma model mice.
| Authors of referenced studies | Cytokines | Non-irradiated asthma mice versus normal mice | Irradiated asthma mice versus non-irradiated asthma mice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fang et al. 2005 | IL-4 | ↑ | ↑ |
| IL-5 | ↑ | ↑ | |
| IFN-γ | ↑ | ↓ (Reduced to normal levels) |
↑ : significantly increased
↓ : significantly decreased
→ : not significantly different (same level).
