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. 2008 Jun 16;29(6):403–413. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2007.11.004

Table 2.

Proinflammatory mediators suppressed by INSs [21]

Mediator Components/role
Cytokines Includes IL-6, IL-8; synthesis of IgE antibodies
Langerhans cells IgE synthesis and stimulation of T cells
Lymphocytes Activated T cells such as CD3+, CD4+, CD8+, and CD25+ cells
Mast cells IgE-dependent histamine release
Basophils Production of IL-4 and IL-13 and release of IgE-dependent histamine
Eosinophils Cytokines such as IL-4 and IL-5