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Interleukin 6 Supports the Maintenance of p53 Tumor Suppressor Gene Promoter Methylation
1 Jun 2005
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A strong association exists between states of chronic inflammation and cancer, and it is believed that mediators of inflammation may be responsible for this phenomenon. Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is an inflammatory cytokine known to play a role in the growth and survival of many types of tumors, yet the mechanisms employed by this pleomorphic cytokine to accomplish this feat are still poorly understood. Another...
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