Gegen Qinlian decoction enhances immunity and protects intestinal barrier function in colorectal cancer patients via gut microbiota

Figure 2 Gegen Qinlian decoction reduced inflammation. A-E: Changes in the concentration of cytokines [including tumor necrosis factor-α, interferon-γ, interleukin (IL)-2, IL-6, and IL-10] in serum among the control group, pre-treatment group and post-treatment group of patients with colorectal cancer (^aP < 0.05); F: Changes in neurotransmitter 5-HT levels in serum among the three groups (^aP < 0.05). TNF-α: Tumor necrosis factor-α; IFN-γ: Interferon-γ; IL: Interleukin; 5-HT: 5-Hydroxytryptamine.