IL6

Cytokine gene regulating inflammation and immune response.

Key Functions:

• Promotes inflammation and immune cell activation.
• Regulates acute-phase responses.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Immune System (immune response)
• IL6 Receptor (target)
• Lymphocyte (expression site)

Gene Record

Approved symbol: IL6

Approved name: interleukin 6

Locus: 7p15.3

Locus type: gene with protein product

HGNC: HGNC:6018

From the HGNC naming authority.