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The effect of interleukin-1 on C-reactive protein expression in Hep3B cells is exerted at the transcriptional level
15 Aug 1995
Abstract excerpt
The combination of interleukin 6 (IL-6) and interleukin 1 (IL-1) synergistically induces the human acute-phase reactant, C-reactive protein (CRP) in Hep3B cells. While previous studies have indicated that IL-6 induces transcription of CRP, the mode of action of IL-1 has not been clearly defined. It has been suggested that the effect of IL-1 might be post-transcriptional, exerted through the 5'-untranslated region...
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