Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is an interleukin that acts as both a pro-inflammatory cytokine and an anti-inflammatory myokine. In humans, it is encoded by the IL6 gene.

Mar 29, 2021 · Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is an endogenous chemical that is active in inflammation and in B cell maturation. Image Credit: StudioMoleKuul / Shutterstock.com. Besides being an …

Jul 9, 2024 · Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is a potent proinflammatory mediator that is important in immune defense and in immune-mediated disease.

Feb 11, 2021 · Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a pleiotropic cytokine that is secreted by T cells and macrophages to activate immune responses during infection or after trauma.

Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is a pleiotropic cytokine executing a diverse number of functions, ranging from its effects on acute phase reactant pathways, B and T lymphocytes, blood brain barrier …

Jul 28, 2006 · Interleukin (IL)-6 is produced at the site of inflammation and plays a key role in the acute phase response as defined by a variety of clinical and biological features such as the …

IL-6 is a broad acting cytokine and an important therapeutic target for the treatment of diseases such as inflammatory rheumatic diseases and some cancers.

Interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor blockers are medications used to treat inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of cytokine release syndrome. These drugs work by …

Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a cytokine which plays a prominent role in the coordinated systemic host defense response to injury. IL-6 regulates immune and inflammatory responses, hepatic acute …

Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a multifunctional cytokine produced by both lymphoid and nonlymphoid cells (Kishimoto and Hirano 1988a, b; Kishimoto 1988; Le and Vilcek 1989). IL-6 has previously …