IL-6
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Term | IL-6 |
Short definition | IL-6 - One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. IL-6 is mainly made by some T lymphocytes. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
IL-6 - One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. IL-6 is mainly made by some T lymphocytes. It causes B lymphocytes to make more antibodies and also causes fever by affecting areas of the brain that control body temperature. Laboratory-made IL-6 is used as a biological response modifier to boost the immune system in cancer therapy. IL-6 is a type of cytokine. Also called interleukin-6
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