Diagnostic value of IL-6 for patients with asthma: a meta-analysis
Abstract Background IL-6 is a pleotropic cytokine that acts as a pro-inflammatory mediator and acute-phase response inducer, but has also been reported to possess anti-inflammatory properties. The objective of this study was to assess the validity of serum IL-6 test for diagnosis of asthma. Methods...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-05-01
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| Series: | Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13223-023-00794-3 |