| Literature DB >> 20871233 |
James A Carson1, Kristen A Baltgalvis.
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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.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20871233 PMCID: PMC3065300 DOI: 10.1097/JES.0b013e3181f44f11
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Exerc Sport Sci Rev ISSN: 0091-6331 Impact factor: 6.230