Fig 3. CXCR1 and CXCR2 mediated cytokines expressions which
induce Th17 cells differentiation and maintenance
(A-B ) Il23, Il1b, and Il6 mRNA expressions in the
BALF cells (A ) and in the lung (B ) in CDE-MCM at 28 h
post-CDE challenge. (C ) The protein levels of Il23 in the lung
in CDE-MCM at 28 h post-CDE challenge. (D ) The numbers of IL23
producing T-cells, neutrophils, eosinophils, and epithelial cells in the
lung in CDE-MCM at 72 h post-CDE challenge.
BALF; bronchoalveolar lavage fluid
CDE; cat dander extract
CDE-MCM; CDE-multiple challenge model
Th17; T helper 17