Resumen de Interleukin 6 as a Key Regulator of Muscle Mass during Cachexia
James A. Carson, Kristen A. Baltgavis
Interleukin 6 (IL-6) has received significant attention for its regulatory role in muscle wasting during cachexia. This review examines the role of circulating IL-6 for decreasing muscle mass during cancer and emphasizes some of the indirect actions of IL-6 that may cause muscle wasting.
