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{{STRUCTURE_4ni7| PDB=4ni7 | SCENE= }} | |||
===Crystal structure of human interleukin 6 in complex with a modified nucleotide aptamer (SOMAMER SL1025)=== | |||
==Disease== | |||
[[http://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/IL6_HUMAN IL6_HUMAN]] Genetic variations in IL6 are associated with susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis systemic juvenile (RASJ) [MIM:[http://omim.org/entry/604302 604302]]. An inflammatory articular disorder with systemic-onset beginning before the age of 16. It represents a subgroup of juvenile arthritis associated with severe extraarticular features and occasionally fatal complications. During active phases of the disorder, patients display a typical daily spiking fever, an evanescent macular rash, lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, serositis, myalgia and arthritis. Note=A IL6 promoter polymorphism is associated with a lifetime risk of development of Kaposi sarcoma in HIV-infected men. | |||
==Function== | |||
[[http://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/IL6_HUMAN IL6_HUMAN]] Cytokine with a wide variety of biological functions. It is a potent inducer of the acute phase response. Plays an essential role in the final differentiation of B-cells into Ig-secreting cells Involved in lymphocyte and monocyte differentiation. It induces myeloma and plasmacytoma growth and induces nerve cells differentiation Acts on B-cells, T-cells, hepatocytes, hematopoietic progenitor cells and cells of the CNS. Also acts as a myokine. It is discharged into the bloodstream after muscle contraction and acts to increase the breakdown of fats and to improve insulin resistance. | |||
==About this Structure== | |||
[[4ni7]] is a 2 chain structure. Full crystallographic information is available from [http://oca.weizmann.ac.il/oca-bin/ocashort?id=4NI7 OCA]. | |||
[[Category: Clifton, M.]] | |||
[[Category: Davies, D.]] | |||
[[Category: Edwards, T.]] | |||
[[Category: Gelinas, A.]] | |||
[[Category: Jarvis, T.]] | |||
[[Category: Cytokine-dna complex]] | |||
[[Category: Interleukin-6]] | |||