Human intestinal epithelial and smooth muscle cells are potent producers of IL-6
Background: Interleukin-6 (IL-6), a pluripotent cytokine, has traditionally been considered the product of proinflammatory cells. However, many other cell types have been shown to produce IL-6. Since intestinal inflammation is commonly associated with a vigorous systemic inflammatory response, we hy...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2003-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0962935031000096917 |