The interleukin-6 (IL-6) gene promoter G-174C polymorphism has been associated with insulin resistance, hypertension, and coronary artery disease; however, its relationship with plasma PAI-1 level has not yet been studied.
Association of interleukin-6 gene G-174C polymorphism and plasma plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 level in Chinese patients with and without hypertension.