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Interleukin-6 (Interleukin 6) Summary

Description: A cytokine that stimulates the growth and differentiation of B-LYMPHOCYTES and is also a growth factor for HYBRIDOMAS and plasmacytomas. It is produced by many different cells including T-LYMPHOCYTES; MONOCYTES; and FIBROBLASTS.

Also Known As: Interleukin 6; IL6; B Cell Stimulatory Factor-2; B-Cell Differentiation Factor; B-Cell Differentiation Factor-2 Show All >>

Networked: 28211 relevant articles (732 outcomes, 3500 trials/studies) for this Bio-Agent

Key Diseases for which Interleukin-6 is Relevant

  1. Inflammation : 73 outcomes 321 studies in 3863 results
  2. Neoplasms (Cancer) : 55 outcomes 240 studies in 2499 results
  3. Infection : 45 outcomes 166 studies in 2410 results
  4. Rheumatoid Arthritis : 32 outcomes 75 studies in 662 results
  5. Necrosis : 25 outcomes 268 studies in 3243 results
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Drugs Related to Interleukin-6

  1. Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (Tumor Necrosis Factor)
  2. Cytokines
  3. Interleukin-10 (Interleukin 10)
  4. Interleukin-8 (Interleukin 8)
  5. C-Reactive Protein
  6. tocilizumab
  7. Interleukin-1 (Interleukin 1)
  8. Messenger RNA (mRNA)
  9. Interleukin-1beta (Interleukin 1 beta)
  10. Insulin (Novolin)
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Therapies Related to Interleukin-6

  1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  2. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
  3. Transplantation (Transplant Recipients)
  4. Immunotherapy
  5. Oral Administration
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