As observed in Figure 2, infection with L. monocytogenes led to a significant increase in the mRNA levels of IL6, CXCL8, TNF, and IFNG (p < 0.01 for IL6, p < 0.001 for other cytokines), along with a significant decrease in transcription level of IL10 (p < 0.001). This evidence concerns the gene IL6 and infection.