Glucocorticoids Increase Interleukin–6–Dependent Gene Induction by Interfering With the Expression of the Suppressor of Cytokine Signaling 3 Feedback Inhibitor

Abstract

Glucocorticoids interfere with IL-6-induced expression of the feedback inhibitor SOCS3, thereby leading to enhanced expression of acute-phase genes in hepatocytes. This mechanism contributes to the explanation of how glucocorticoids affect inflammation and acute-phase gene induction.