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Role of Interleukin-6 in Rheumatoid Arthritis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease: Focus on the JAK/STAT Pathway and Macrophage Polarization
1 Aug 2025
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by chronic synovitis and extra-articular manifestations (EAMs), with interstitial lung disease (ILD) being a leading cause of mortality. Interleukin-6 (IL-6), a pivotal cytokine in RA pathogenesis, drives both articular and pulmonary inflammation through its involvement in immune dysregulation and fibrotic processes. This review elucidates...
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