Inflammatory cytokines such as interleukine-6 (IL-6) [10, 11], IL-17 [12, 13], transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) [14] and C-reactive protein (CRP) [15] have been shown to be elevated in DM patients, and the elevated cytokines play an important role in the development and progression of cardiovascular complications. The gene discussed is IL6; the disease is diabetes mellitus.