Cytokine Expression in Patients with Bladder Pain Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis ESSIC Type 3C

Patients with bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis had increased mRNA levels of IL-17A, 10 and 6, and iNOS. IL-17A might be important in the inflammatory process. To our knowledge the increase in IL-17A is a novel finding that may have new treatment implications.