Circulating Interleukin‐6 in Relation to Adiposity, Insulin Action, and Insulin Secretion

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Authors

Barbora Vozarova · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Christian Weyer · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Kristin A. Hanson · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

P. Antonio Tataranni · National Institutes of Health

Clifton Bogardus · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Richard E. Pratley · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Abstract

Fasting plasma IL-6 concentrations are positively related to adiposity and negatively related to insulin action in Pima Indians. The relationship between IL-6 and insulin action seems to be mediated through adiposity.

Topics & Keywords

Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Obesity Research

Volume 9, Issue 7, pp. 414-417

DOI: 10.1038/oby.2001.54

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