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Tocilizumab An IL6 Receptor Blocker

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Tocilizumab
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocilizumab


interleukin 6 
IL-6 in Inflammation, Immunity, and Disease

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interleukin_6

How to decode loci on chromosomes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locus_(genetics)

Neutrophils
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutrophil

Th17 Cells
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T_helper_17_cell


IL6 Receptor blocker study
https://www.sanofi.com/en/media-room/press-releases/2020/2020-04-27-12-58-00

IL6 Receptor blocker study from France (in the French language)
https://www.aphp.fr/contenu/le-tocilizumab-ameliore-significativement-le-pronostic-des-patients-avec-pneumonie-covid

In this video, we will learn about:
1. Class identification of Tocilizumab.
2. Relative and absolute contraindications and adverse effects of Tocilizumab.
3. Mechanism of actions of the IL-6 on liver, bone marrow and immune system.
4. Rationale of Tocilizumab administration in severe COVID-19.
5. Study about effects of different doses of Tocilizumab on COVID-19 prognosis.
6.  A mention of a French Study on Tocilizumab use in COVID-19

Presented by Dr. Mobeen Syed

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