As analyzed by t-tests, circulating levels of KC (p = 0.0035, t = 3.377 df = 10), G-CSF (p = 0.039, t = 1.961 df = 10) and IL-6 (p = 0.0002, t = 5.211 df = 10) were significantly elevated in mice with DSS-colitis. Here, IL6 is linked to colitis.