People who reported higher levels of side effects had higher levels of expression of genes affiliated with B cells, which make antibodies, both before and after receiving the vaccine. (sciencemag.org)
They also stressed that IL - 6's role in inflammation «extends well beyond the immune system and the kidney, with high levels of expression in atherosclerotic plaques and elevated serum levels being associated with increased coronary artery disease and morbidity from hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy, and development of insulin resistance.» (sciencedaily.com)
Researchers also found higher levels of expression of the gene MET, which is linked to autism spectrum disorder, in the human prefrontal cortex compared to the other primates tested. (sciencedaily.com)