Interleukin-6

Versatile functions for IL-6 in metabolism and cancer

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Interleukin-6 (IL-6) in metabolism and cancer. IL-6 effects are highly context-dependent: beneficial effects have been reported in metabolism for many tissues including liver, skeletal muscle, white adipose tissue (WAT), brown adipose tissue…
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IL-6 as a keystone cytokine in health and disease

Two distinct modes of IL-6 receptor signaling.


IL-6 control of B cells and humoral immunity.


Effect of IL-6 on T cell activities.


Therapeutic targeting of IL-6 and its receptor.

IL-6 has context-dependent pro- and anti-inflammatory properties and is now regarded as a prominent target for clinical intervention. Hunter and Jones discuss the effect of IL-6 on innate and adaptive immunity, and consider how the immunobiology of IL-6 may inform clinical decisions.
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The IL-6 Wars 

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In the years to come, the availability of numerous new IL-6 inhibitors it will either complicate treatment decisions, alter existing treatment paradigms, or result in an…
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Tocilizumab raises cholesterol, but not cardiovascular events

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Kevzara (Sarilumab) Approved in Canada for RA

Regeneron and Sanofi announced today that Health Canada has approved Kevzara (sarilumab), its interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor monoclonal antibody, for…
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