Supplement: Recent Advances in IL-6 Related to Autoimmunity :The Scientist [2007-05-01]


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Supplement: Recent Advances in IL-6 Related to Autoimmunity Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a multifunctional cytokine that induces differentiation of B cells to antibody-producing plasma cells; induces activated T cells; acts on hepatocytes to induce acute-phase reactants, including C-reactive protein (CRP) and fibrinogen; and decreases serum albumin level. It has also been shown that IL-6 is responsible for various symptoms, including the appearance of