Polymorphism of Interleukin 1B May Modulate the Risk of Ischemic Stroke in Polish Patients.

: Inflammation plays a crucial role in the pathophysiology of ischemic stroke (IS). Interleukin-1B and interleukin-1 receptor antagonists are key factors in inflammatory processes. Aims: The aims of our study were to evaluate the relationship between genetic variation in interleukin-1B () rs1143627 and interleukin-1 receptor antagonist () variable-number-tandem-repeats (VNTR), and overall IS and subtype prevalence rates.