Parameter
| Biomarker | IL-6 | Full name | Interleukin 6 | Molecular Type | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | / | Molecular Weight | / | Core Functional Dimensions | Diagnosis, prognosis |
| Disease | BPH | Disease Subtypes | / | ||
| Organ | Prostate | Test Sample / Technology Platform | Urine (Multiplex Microbead immunoassay/ELISA) | ||
| Pathobiological Mechanisms | It is a pro-inflammatory and fibrotic factor, participates in the acute phase reaction, and stimulates the activation of B and T cells, and maintains the chronic inflammatory state. | ||||
| Clinical Availability Status | Research verification | ||||
| Notes and Dynamics | The increase in BPH patients is positively correlated with the change in residual urine volume, suggesting a relationship with impaired bladder function. | ||||