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Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the "IL6" gene. IL-6 is an interleukin that acts as both a pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokine. It is secreted by T cells and macrophages to stimulate immune response to trauma, especially burns or other tissue damage leading to inflammation.

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EULAR points-to-consider can guide diagnostic evaluation, treatment and monitoring of SAIDs

EULAR points-to-consider can guide diagnostic evaluation, treatment and monitoring of SAIDs

1 Nov 2022
Progress and challenges in the development of mRNA vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus

Progress and challenges in the development of mRNA vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus

1 Nov 2022
Single-nucleus RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptome atlas of COVID-19 livers

Single-nucleus RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptome atlas of COVID-19 livers

1 Nov 2022
Researchers find the root of immunosuppression and chemoresistance in TNBC tumors

Researchers find the root of immunosuppression and chemoresistance in TNBC tumors

1 Nov 2022
What are the implications of microbial ecosystems for female reproductive health?

What are the implications of microbial ecosystems for female reproductive health?

31 Oct 2022
Does maternal obesity impact fetal brain development?

Does maternal obesity impact fetal brain development?

31 Oct 2022
The epigenetic alterations of monocytes in severe COVID-19

The epigenetic alterations of monocytes in severe COVID-19

28 Oct 2022
Association of COVID-19 severity with nasopharyngeal fungal colonization and interleukin-17 induction

Association of COVID-19 severity with nasopharyngeal fungal colonization and interleukin-17 induction

28 Oct 2022
Immune checkpoint therapy may be beneficial in certain cases of severe COVID-19

Immune checkpoint therapy may be beneficial in certain cases of severe COVID-19

27 Oct 2022
Long COVID, a new clinical entity constantly evolving

Long COVID, a new clinical entity constantly evolving

27 Oct 2022
Genomic rearrangements in monkeypox virus could be a sign of adaption to the human host

Genomic rearrangements in monkeypox virus could be a sign of adaption to the human host

25 Oct 2022
Overview of the roles of neutrophils in systemic autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases

Overview of the roles of neutrophils in systemic autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases

23 Oct 2022
Booster vaccinations in the elderly lead to impaired neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 and atypical B cells

Booster vaccinations in the elderly lead to impaired neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 and atypical B cells

23 Oct 2022
Adaptive immune responses in adults of various ages receiving 2 doses of the BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine

Adaptive immune responses in adults of various ages receiving 2 doses of the BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine

21 Oct 2022
Exploring SARS-CoV-2-associated endothelial dysfunction

Exploring SARS-CoV-2-associated endothelial dysfunction

21 Oct 2022
Impaired SARS-CoV-2 neutralization after booster vaccination in the elderly

Impaired SARS-CoV-2 neutralization after booster vaccination in the elderly

19 Oct 2022
Does skin inflammation exacerbate COVID-19?

Does skin inflammation exacerbate COVID-19?

18 Oct 2022
What are the predictors of new-onset diabetes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients?

What are the predictors of new-onset diabetes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients?

18 Oct 2022
What is the function of micronutrients in COVID-19 recovery?

What is the function of micronutrients in COVID-19 recovery?

18 Oct 2022
Study explores the effect of COVID-19 on platelet function

Study explores the effect of COVID-19 on platelet function

17 Oct 2022

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