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IL-6

Overview

Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a potent inflammatory cytokine secreted by Macrophages which have encountered microbe. Among a number of inflammatory effects this cytokine can induce fever as well as activate other immune effector cells. For example, IL-6 can increase antibody synthesis and secretion by B-cells.