Interleukin-4 Boosts Insulin-Induced Energy Deposits by Enhancing Glucose Uptake and Lipogenesis in Hepatocytes

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), with dysregulated hepatic gluconeogenesis as the major cause of fasting hyperglycemia, is closely associated with chronic inflammation. We previously demonstrated interleukin-4 (IL-4) improves insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance while reducing lipid deposits. T...

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Main Authors: Ching-Ping Yang, Ming-Yuh Shiau, Yi-Ren Lai, Kuo-Ting Ho, Chiao-Wan Hsiao, Chun-Jung Chen, Yu-Li Lo, Yih-Hsin Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/6923187

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