Does pneumocystis carinii induce interleukin 6 production by an alveolar epithelial cell line?
Thus, PC attachment to an alveolar epithelial cell line results in epithelial cell production of IL-6, which can act to further increase PC attachment. This may provide an important mechanism whereby PC organisms directly affect the host response to PC infection.
The combined use of FPG and HbA1c levels predicts the progression to diabetes in individuals with no apparent risk. In particular, the combination is recommended for individuals with a FPG > or =5.55 mmol/l.