Research Article

The Link between Type III Reg and STAT3-Associated Cytokines in Inflamed Colonic Tissues

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Effect of cytokines on the expression of human HIP/PAP in Caco2 cells. (a) Dose-dependent effect of cytokines (IL-6, IL-17, and IL-22) on HIP/PAP mRNA expression in Caco2 cells. Caco2 cells () were cultured in 6-well plates for 24 h and then treated with cytokines (IL-6, IL-17, and IL-22) at the indicated concentrations for 24 h. (b) Dose-dependent effects of cytokines (IL-6, IL-17A, and IL-22) on HIP/PAP protein expression in Caco2 cells. (c) Dose-dependent effects of cytokines (IL-6, IL-17, and IL-22) on phosphorylation of STAT3 in Caco2 cells. Caco2 cells () were cultured in 6-well plates for 24 h and then treated with cytokines (IL-6, IL-17, and IL-22) at the indicated concentrations for 30 min. Results are expressed as the . Significantly greater than in controls at the same time point: and .
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