Furthermore, IL-6 and IL-10 levels were significantly increased in patients with septic shock (relative to individuals without sepsis as controls) (p = 0.010, and p = 0.033, respectively); IL-6 levels were significantly increased in patients who developed metastatic infections (relative to individuals without metastatic infections as controls) (p = 0.016). The gene discussed is IL6; the disease is Sepsis.