TNF-α message levels from inflamed colonic tissue harvested from LITAF macrophage specific mice (LITAF mac -/- mice) is reduced compared to C57BL/6 mice.

<p>TNF-α message levels were measured in colonic tissue following TNBS administration (0.3 mg) for 24 hrs in LITAF mac -/- mice (N = 6) and C57BL/6 mice (N = 12). Data are expressed as % Non-Inflamed control ± SEM. * Statistical difference (p<0.05).