IL-6 is an important mediator of fever and of the acute phase response. IL-6 is responsible for stimulating acute phase protein synthesis, as well as the production of neutrophils in the bone …

Interleukin 6 (IL-6), promptly and transiently produced in response to infections and tissue injuries, contributes to host defense through the stimulation of acute phase responses, hematopoiesis, …

Sep 28, 2023 · Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is a pleiotropic cytokine executing a diverse number of functions, ranging from its effects on acute phase reactant pathways, B and T lymphocytes, …

Oct 1, 2022 · Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is a 26-kDa secreted protein, mature IL-6 consists of 184 amino acids and two N-glycosylation sites as well as four cysteine residues. IL-6 is a multifunctional …

Jun 26, 2025 · Interleukin-6, or IL-6, is a protein that functions as a signaling molecule, or cytokine, that acts as a messenger between cells to coordinate various biological processes.

IL-6 is a broad acting cytokine and an important therapeutic target for the treatment of diseases such as inflammatory rheumatic diseases and some cancers.

Biochemically, interleukin-6 belongs to the class of four-helical cytokines. The cytokine can be synthesised and secreted by many cells. It acts via a cell surface-expressed interleukin-6 …

Interleukin-6, or IL-6, is one of the main messenger proteins your immune system uses to coordinate inflammation. It goes up fast during infections or injuries, but it can also stay mildly …

Mar 29, 2021 · Besides being an immune protein, IL-6 is also a pyrogen and is responsible for fever in autoimmune, infectious, or non-infectious diseases. IL-6 is produced in the body, …

Jul 25, 2025 · Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a cytokine, a small signaling protein that cells use to communicate. IL-6 plays a broad role, participating in processes that underpin both health and …