RTPCR data from mesenteric lymphatic vessels in control, 1 and 6hr TNBS animals (a) showing that there is a very rapid change in the expression of inflammatory cytokines and mediators such as iNOS. Representative images of SMA(green) and SM22α (blue) in control (b, d, f) and TNBS treated animals (c, e, g) after 48hrs showing no loss of muscle cells or contractile regulators. n=3 (a), bars=SE and * denotes p value ≤0.05