| abstract |
Novel genetic variants of the Interleukin-6 (IL6) gene are described. Various genotypes, haplotypes, and haplotype pairs that exist in the general United States population are disclosed for the IL6 gene. Compositions and methods for haplotyping and/or genotyping the IL6 gene in an individual are also disclosed. Polynucleotides defined by the haplotypes disclosed herein are also described. |