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IL-6, abbreviation for interleukin-6. IL-6 IFN-β-2 A glycosylated 22-27 kD cytokine that mediates host response to injury and infection and plays a role in growth and differentiation of B cells, T cells, myelomas, hepatocytes, hematopoietic stem cells and nerve cells; IL-6
is critical for development of IgA-related immunity; IL-6 is a major mediator of the acute phase response–APR, stimulating hepatic production of APR proteins How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| These results suggest an immune response that involves the action of IL-6 on T-cell activation, yielding Listeria-specific [CD8. We've shown that these three factors are interrelated, but we can't say for sure that increases in IL-6 concentration precede cold symptoms. Christine Cegelis, Democratic Candidate for Congress, IL-6 |
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