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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 28, 2012; 18(36): 5122-5128
Published online Sep 28, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i36.5122
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Figure 3 Levels of mRNAs encoding interleukin 22 and T helper cell 22 in lung tissue samples from rats in the sham operation, severe acute pancreatitis, and melatonin treatment groups. A: Expression of IL-22 mRNA 1, 4 and 8 h after induction of SAP; B: Expression of Th22 mRNA 1, 4 and 8 h after induction of SAP. Levels of mRNAs encoding IL-22 and Th22 decreased with continued progression of SAP (P < 0.01). bP < 0.01 vs the SO group; dP < 0.01 vs the SO and SAP groups (n = 8 rats per group). SO: Sham operation; SAP: Severe acute pancreatitis; IL: Interleukin; Th: T helper cell; MT: Melatonin treatment.