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Published May 1999 | public
Journal Article

Leukemia Inhibitory Factor, Interleukin 6, and Other Cytokines Using the GP130 Transducing Receptor: Roles in Inflammation and Injury

Abstract

Inflammation refers to a complex set of mechanisms by which tissues respond to injury and infection. Among the many soluble mediators associated with this process, cytokines are known to be crucial in regulating a variety of cellular and molecular events. Leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF), interleukin 6 (IL-6), IL-11, and possibly other members of this cytokine family are key mediators in various inflammatory processes such as the acute-phase reaction, tissue damage, and infection. These cytokines can act in both pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory ways, depending on a number of variables. We emphasize here recent work utilizing knockout mice, which has highlighted the roles of LIF and IL-6, particularly in interactions between the immune and nervous systems.

Additional Information

© 1999 AlphaMed Press. Article first published online: 1 May 1999. The authors wish to thank the following for support of this research: National Institute for Neurological Disease and Stroke, McGrath Foundation, Spinal Cord Research Foundation, Della Martin Foundation, American Paralysis Association, Ralph L. Smith Foundation, Human Frontiers Science Program, and the Van Nuys Foundation (PHP); Novartis Pharma Research (RAG).

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