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ReviewFrontiers in immunology2026

The central role of IL-6 in the differential effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists and metformin across multiple health conditions.

Zeev Elkoshi

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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. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Zeev ElkoshiRetired, Kfar Saba, Israel.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

An earlier publication suggested that elevated TGF-β1 together with IL-1β and IL-6 drives neutrophilic asthma, increases cancer risk, and is associated with metabolic dysregulation. This article examines how these cytokines shape the therapeutic efficacy and safety profiles of GLP-1 RAs compared with metformin. Integrating published data, stronger suppression of

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Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor AgonistsHypoglycemic AgentsInterleukin-6MetforminAnimalsFemaleHumansNeoplasmsPolycystic Ovary SyndromeGlucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor AgonistsHypoglycemic AgentsInterleukin-6Metformincancercardiovascular diseaseGLP-1 receptor agonistsmetabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitismetabolic dysregulationmetforminosteoarthritispolycystic ovary syndrome

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