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Unravelling the broader complexity of IL-6 involvement in health and disease
Robert H Jenkins1, Stuart T O Hughes1, Ana Cardus Figueras1
1Division of Infection & Immunity, The School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UK; Systems Immunity Research Institute, The School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
Abstract:
The classification of interleukin-6 (IL-6) as a pro-inflammatory cytokine undervalues the biological impact of this cytokine in health and disease. With broad activities affecting the immune system, tissue homeostasis and metabolic processes, IL-6 displays complex biology. The significance of these involvements has become increasingly important in clinical settings where IL-6 is identified as a prominent target for therapy. Here, clinical experience with IL-6 antagonists emphasises the need to understand the context-dependent properties of IL-6 within an inflammatory environment and the anticipated or unexpected consequences of IL-6 blockade. In this review, we will describe the immunobiology of IL-6 and explore the gamut of IL-6 bioactivity affecting the clinical response to biological drugs targeting this cytokine pathway.
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