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Next medical illustration of A transient synthesis of IL-6 contributes to host defense against infectious agents and tissue injuries by inducing acute phase reactions and immunological and hematopoietic responses. Uncontrolled persistent production of IL-6 may lead to the development of several immune-mediated diseases. IL-6 plays a key role in the development of Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic disease with joint and systemic inflammation.

Interleukin 6 and Rheumatoid Arthritis

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