Weights of body, spleen, and kidney in IL-6-deficient and control mice did not differ significantly and there were no differences in grade of lymphadenopathy.
| Body Weight, g | Spleen Weight, g | Kidney Weight, g | Lymph Node abd/ing | Lymph Node med/ax/cerv | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL-6 −/− | 39 ± 4.3 | 0.5 ± 0.4 | 0.26 ± 0.05 | 1 ± 2 | 5.9 ± 5.1 |
| Controls | 37 ± 5.6 | 0.3 ± 0.3 | 0.25 ± 0.03 | 0.8 ± 1.5 | 6.3 ± 4.1 |
All data p < 0.05, Mann-Whitney test. abd: abdominal; ing: inguinal; med: mediastinal; ax: axillary; cerv: cervical.