| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - Increased IL-6 concentrations also induce the liver to release excess amounts of C-reactive protein (CRP) and fibrinogen in the blood, which are two of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.6 IL-6 also increases the concentration and activity of blood platelets, which increases the risk for blood clots.2 The activity of cells that line the blood vessels, such as end
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