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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.
Phase 3 trial assesses clazakizumab in kidney transplant recipients with caAMR

Phase 3 trial assesses clazakizumab in kidney transplant recipients with caAMR

Genetics identified as key factor in gout development

Genetics identified as key factor in gout development

Distinct fecal metabolites identified for non-invasive diagnosis of endometriosis

Distinct fecal metabolites identified for non-invasive diagnosis of endometriosis

Yoyo dieting alters gut health, driving weight regain and inflammation

Yoyo dieting alters gut health, driving weight regain and inflammation

New research aims to target IL-6 for treating diabetic retinopathy

New research aims to target IL-6 for treating diabetic retinopathy

Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli reduce blood pressure compared to root and squash vegetables

Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli reduce blood pressure compared to root and squash vegetables

High linoleic acid intake during pregnancy may harm fetal growth and raise obesity risk

High linoleic acid intake during pregnancy may harm fetal growth and raise obesity risk

Study reveals how sex hormones regulate immune system functions

Study reveals how sex hormones regulate immune system functions

Early viral activity plays critical role in long COVID, study suggests

Early viral activity plays critical role in long COVID, study suggests

New test detects cancer risk in type 2 diabetes patients

New test detects cancer risk in type 2 diabetes patients

Osteoporosis and aging linked at cellular level

Osteoporosis and aging linked at cellular level

Concussions in retired rugby players linked to higher neurodegenerative disease biomarkers

Concussions in retired rugby players linked to higher neurodegenerative disease biomarkers

Study reveals how inflammation weakens muscles during illness

Study reveals how inflammation weakens muscles during illness

Blocking IL-6 in the brain to treat cancer cachexia

Blocking IL-6 in the brain to treat cancer cachexia

Study reveals refined carbs heighten inflammation and cardiovascular risk

Study reveals refined carbs heighten inflammation and cardiovascular risk

Fibrinogen-like protein 1 plays dual role in liver regeneration and hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence

Fibrinogen-like protein 1 plays dual role in liver regeneration and hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence

Tai Chi and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce insomnia, inflammation in breast cancer survivors

Tai Chi and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce insomnia, inflammation in breast cancer survivors

Empathy intensifies negative health effects of conflict for kids

Empathy intensifies negative health effects of conflict for kids

Unlocking the role of B cells in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder treatment

Unlocking the role of B cells in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder treatment

Low-dose aspirin can reduce inflammatory responses to sleep restriction

Low-dose aspirin can reduce inflammatory responses to sleep restriction

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