Plasma Interleukin-6 Levels in Patients with Cirrhosis Relationship to Endotoxemia, Tumor Necrosis Factor-α, and Hyperdynamic Circulation

Abstract

Plasma IL-6 levels are increased in patients with cirrhosis. The severity of liver cirrhosis is an important factor for the occurrence of increased IL-6 levels. IL-6 may play a role in the hyperdynamic circulation observed in patients with cirrhosis.