In a meta-analysis of inflammatory markers in patients with major depressive disorder [12], it was concluded that interleukin 6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin 1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) were positively associated with major depressive disorder, yet the latter two were dependent on age. The gene discussed is IL6; the disease is major depressive disorder.