[Interleukin-6 inhibition as a potential therapeutic target in rheumatic diseases].

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Published in Z Rheumatol on April 01, 2014

Authors

C Iking-Konert1, P Bartz-Bazzanella2, D Falagan3, M W Hofman4, A Schwarting5, T Dörner6

Author Affiliations

1: III. Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf , Martinistr. 52 , 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland. c.iking-konert@uke.de.
2: Klinik für Internistische Rheumatologie, Medizinisches Zentrum der Städte Region Aachen, Würselen, Deutschland.
3: Rheumatologie, Kliniken Essen Süd, Essen, Deutschland.
4: Chugai Pharma Marketing Ltd., Frankfurt , Deutschland.
5: Universitätsmedizin I. Medizinische Klinik, Universitätsmedizin, Mainz, Deutschland.
6: Rheumatologie Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland.

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