Blockade of interleukin-6 as a possible therapeutic target for AA amyloidosis
Introduction: AA (secondary) amyloidosis is a severe complication of chronic inflammatory disorders. It is characterized by the systemic deposition of an abnormal protein called amyloid, affecting mainly renal function. IL-6 is a cytokine with a relevant role in this disease development. Interleukin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-01-01
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| Series: | Nefrología (English Edition) |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2013251422000177 |