Proinflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin‐1β (IL‐1β), interleukin‐6 (IL‐6), tumor necrosis factor‐α (TNF‐α), and interferon‐γ (IFN‐γ), have been implicated in the pathogenesis of CAD.5 The gene discussed is IL6; the disease is coronary artery disorder.