Interleukin-6 (IL-6)/IL-6 receptor and persistence of inflammation in Giant Cell Arteritis. Effects of IL-6 receptor blockade with tocilizumab 

Terrades Garcia, Nekane (Date of defense: 2018-03-12)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a chronic granulomatous vasculitis affecting large- and medium-sized vessels. This disease can lead to different symptoms related to vascular or systemic inflammation, such as fever and visual ...