However, Asians show different genetic polymorphisms for hyperthyroidism risk: IL-1α at 889 C/T, IL-1β at 511 C/T, IL-6 at 174 G/C, IL-6 at 572 G/C, and IL-10 at 1,082 A/G polymorphisms [10]. The gene discussed is IL6; the disease is hyperthyroidism.