Research Article

Peptidases from Latex of Carica candamarcensis Upregulate COX-2 and IL-1 mRNA Transcripts against Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium-Mediated Inflammation

Table 1

Leukocyte cell counts in the bloodstream of Swiss mice pretreated with P1G10 6 h after injection of carrageenan or heat-killed S. Typhimurium into the peritoneal cavity.

Total leukocytes (103 cells/mm3)Differential leukocyte cell counts (103 cells/mm3)
EosinophilLymphocytesNeutrophilsMonocytesBasophils

P1G10 (i.p) + 0.5 mg carrageenan (i.p.)
 PBS
 1 mg/Kg
 10 mg/kg
P1G10 (i.p.) + Heat-killed Salmonella (i.p.)
 PBS
 1 mg/Kg
 10 mg/kg

Significant difference in comparison to PBS group ( ).