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Gene expression was measured by use of real-time PCR assay and final quantitation via the comparative threshold cycle method.<\/jats:p>\n<jats:p><jats:bold>Results<\/jats:bold>\u2014Cytokine genes expressed by nucleated cells of horses without neurologic signs comprised a balance between proinflammatory tumor necrosis factor-\u03b1 (TNF-\u03b1), anti-inflammatory cytokines (interleukin [IL]-10 and transforming growth factor [TGF]-\u03b2), and Th1 mediators (interferon [IFN]-\u03b3). Cells of horses with CSM mainly expressed genes for TNF-\u03b1, TGF-\u03b2, and IL-10. Cells of horses with WNV encephalitis mainly expressed genes for IL-6 and TGF-\u03b2. Cells of horses with EPM mainly had expression of genes for IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, TNF-\u03b1, IFN-\u03b3, and TGF-\u03b2. Cells from horses with spinal cord trauma had expression mainly for IL-6; IFN-\u03b3; TGF-\u03b2; and less frequently, IL-2, IL-10, and TNF-\u03b1. 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