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Interleukin 6: presence and future

Authors :
Marion A. Brach
Friedhelm Herrmann
Source :
International Journal of Clinical & Laboratory Research. 22:143-151
Publication Year :
1992
Publisher :
Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 1992.

Abstract

This review article deals with the basic biological characteristics of the multifunctional cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6) in man. Three central issues will be addressed more closely: the pathophysiological role of unbalanced IL-6 production in various disease states, the diagnostic usefulness of measurements of IL-6 in biological fluids, and the possible role of IL-6, IL-6 antagonists, and IL-6 derivatives as therapeutic tools in clinical medicine.

Details

ISSN :
14344467 and 09405437
Volume :
22
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International Journal of Clinical & Laboratory Research
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....37ad5860946f582713318b5faa220772
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02591414