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ReviewFrontiers in immunology2026

The role of IL-11 in chronic diseases.

Jingxuan Zhang, Yan Leng, Wenyuan Li, Bihan Wang, Baichuan Yang, Wei Li

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Review in Frontiers in immunology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Jingxuan ZhangDepartment of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Yan LengDepartment of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Wenyuan LiDepartment of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Bihan WangDepartment of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Baichuan YangDepartment of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Wei LiDepartment of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Initially recognized for its role in hematopoiesis, Interleukin-11 (IL-11) is now understood to possess a wide spectrum of biological activities. It is involved in critical physiological processes, including immune cell differentiation, inflammatory response regulation, and tissue repair. Consequently, IL-11 is strongly implicated in the pathogenesis and progression of various chronic diseases. Discussion: This review examines the multifaceted biology of IL-11, detailing its discovery, molecular structure, and signaling mechanisms. We also explore its expression patterns across different tissues. A primary focus is placed on elucidating the critical role of IL-11 in the pathogenesis and progression of various chronic diseases. Furthermore, we discuss the emerging therapeutic potential of targeting the IL-11 pathway, evaluating evidence from both experimental models and clinical studies. Conclusion: By synthesizing current knowledge on the biological characteristics and disease associations of IL-11, this review aims to provide a comprehensive theoretical foundation for future research into its role in chronic diseases and its potential as a therapeutic target.

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Interleukin-11AnimalsChronic DiseaseHumansInflammationSignal TransductionIL11 protein, humanInterleukin-11chronic diseasecytokine signalingfibrosisil-11inflammationtherapeutic targeting

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