IL-6 Gene


(Journal Article): The C-174G promoter polymorphism of the interleukin-6 (IL-6) gene that affects insulin sensitivity in Caucasians is not involved in the pathogenesis of Taiwanese type 2 diabetes mellitus
 
Chang YH, Huang CN, Shiau MY
 
IN: Eur Cytokine Netw 2004; 15(2):117-119
Impact Factor(s) of Eur Cytokine Netw: 1.747 (2004), 2.153 (2002), 1.677 (2001)

ABSTRACT: Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a pleiotropic cytokine which regulates the immune response, the acute-phase response, hematopoiesis and body energy balance. Genetic polymorphism at -174 po... Click HERE for details

 



 
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