Interleukin 6

Interleukin 6

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Heard in 1 episode across 1 show since Aug 2026

Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is an interleukin that acts as both a pro-inflammatory cytokine and an anti-inflammatory myokine. In humans, it is encoded by the IL6 gene and plays a critical role in regulating immune responses, hematopoiesis, and acute phase reactions.

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  1. Louisa NicolaPositiveAug 7, 2026· The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

    Exercise-related interleukin-6 downregulates tumor-cell growth.

    “Interleukin 6 is also responsible for the downregulation of tumor cell growth.”

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