IL1B and myasthenia gravis: Additionally, IL-1β plays a role in activating APCs such as DCs, which can drive the differentiation of autoreactive T cells; 2) IL-6 is a pleiotropic cytokine that plays a critical role in the differentiation and survival of B cells, plasma cells, and Th17 cells, all of which are involved in the autoimmune processes in MG.