The anti-inflammatory cytokines that were upregulated in AAA at 7, 14, and 28 days include IL-6, Il-2, IL-11, and IL-10 (Figure 14D); however, the anti-inflammatory cytokines that were upregulated in atherosclerosis include IL-6 and IL-2 (Figure 14E). Here, IL11 is linked to atherosclerosis.