Analysis of a Functional IL-6 Gene Polymorphism in HLAB27 Associated and Intermediate Uveitis Gives New Insight in Disease Pathogenesis and Commonality with Other Autoimmune Diseases

Purpose. Interleukin 6 (IL-6) plays a crucial role in both adaptive and innate immunity. The rs1800795 gene polymorphism of IL-6 is associated with various autoimmune diseases, like multiple sclerosis. Methods. 134 patients with HLAB27 positive iridocyclitis, 84 patients with intermediate uveitis, 1...

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Main Authors: Lindner Ewald, Langner-Wegscheider Beate, Sarny Stephanie, Renner Wilfried, El-Shabrawi Yosuf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Immunology Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/174062