Serum levels of interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor alpha in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

Conclusion: Serum IL-6 levels were significantly higher in children with ADHD compared to controls; however, the IL-6 levels did not correlate with ADHD symptoms severity. Increased IL-6 levels may contribute to the etiology of ADHD.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - January 19, 2021 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Akram E Elsadek Ashraf H Al-shokary Waleed E Abdelghani Naglaa M Kamal Asmaa O Ibrahim Hatem H El-shorbagy Hany A Suliman Naglaa Fathy Barseem Yehia H Abdel Maksoud Sanaa M Azab Dalia M Nour El Din Source Type: research