IL6R
Immune System · Cytokine & Chemokine Signaling
How is IL6R different from IL6 itself?
IL6R makes part of the receptor that allows cells to receive IL-6 signals. One gene supplies a message and the other helps receive it, with both contributing to immune communication.
- Common Gene Name
- interleukin 6 receptor
- NCBI Gene ID
- 3570
- Chromosome
- 1
Clinical Evidence Status
Disease evidence limited or conflicting
These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.
Answer Sources
Explore supporting evidence (1 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hyper-IgE recurrent infection syndrome 5, autosomal recessive | ClinGen gene-disease validity | Limited | Autosomal recessive | View source 2023-09-21 |
Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.
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