IL10 and Sepsis: Concerning IL-10, an increase in the gene expression of this cytokine was observed in the sepsis group compared to the control as well as an increase in the expression of this gene in the group treated with pulp of black mulberry in relation to the sepsis group (Figure 4(e)); however, a decrease was observed in hepatic levels of IL-10 in septic animals compared to the control (Figure 4(f)).