Role of cytomegalovirus on the maturation and function of monocyte derived dendritic cells of liver transplant patients

Figure 6 Levels of cytokines secreted by monocyte derived dendritic cells in cytomegalovirus reactivated patients, non-reactivated recipients, and healthy controls. The IL-6, IL-12 and IL-23 concentrations in the supernatants were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. IL-6 and IL-23 secretions were significantly increased in CMV reactivated patients compared to non-reactivated recipients and healthy controls (A and C). IL-12 secretion was significantly decreased in CMV reactivated patients compared to non-reactivated ones and healthy controls (B). Any significance is indicated ^aP < 0.05, ^bP < 0.01. The data are the means ± SE. CMV: Cytomegalovirus; IL: Interleukin.