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IL6 receptor inhibitors: exploring the therapeutic potential across multiple diseases through drug target Mendelian randomization.
Frontiers in immunology - 1 Jan 2024
Fu Chong, Wang Longquan, Cai Wenjiao
Abstract excerpt
Background: High interleukin-6 levels correlate with diseases like cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infections. IL-6 receptor inhibitors (IL-6Ri), used for rheumatoid arthritis and COVID-19, may have wider uses. We apply drug-target Mendelian Randomization (MR) to study IL-6Ri's effects. Method: To simulate the effects of genetically blocking the IL-6R, we selected single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within...
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