Atherosclerosis-related inflammation is mediated by various cytokines which include among others: TNF-α, interleukin-6 (IL-6), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) as well as factors inducing the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1), vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1) and E-selectin adhesion molecules. The gene discussed is IL6; the disease is atherosclerosis.