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GENE - TERM ANNOTATION REPORT

RGD ID: 14098222
Species: Sus scrofa
RGD Object: Gene
Symbol: IL6
Name: interleukin 6
Acc ID: DOID:2018
Term: hyperinsulinism
Definition: A syndrome with excessively high INSULIN levels in the BLOOD. It may cause HYPOGLYCEMIA. Etiology of hyperinsulinism varies, including hypersecretion of a beta cell tumor (INSULINOMA); autoantibodies against insulin (INSULIN ANTIBODIES); defective insulin receptor (INSULIN RESISTANCE); or overuse of exogenous insulin or HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENTS.
Definition Source(s): MESH:D006946
Note: Use of the qualifier "multiple interactions" designates that the annotated interaction is comprised of a complex set of reactions and/or regulatory events, possibly involving additional chemicals and/or gene products.
Object SymbolQualifierEvidenceWithReferenceSourceNotesOriginal Reference(s)
IL6 ISOIL6 (Homo sapiens)9068941RGDassociated with Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-Dependent; protein:increased expression:extracellular space (human)PMID:19375766 REF_RGD_ID:2307250
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