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A role for interleukin-22 in the alleviation of metabolic syndrome.

Authors :
Dalmas E
Donath MY
Source :
Nature medicine [Nat Med] 2014 Dec; Vol. 20 (12), pp. 1379-81. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Nov 02.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Increasing evidence points to a role for the immune system in the regulation of metabolism. Two new studies in mice indicate treatment with interleukin-22 restores mucosal immunity in diabetes and alleviates metabolic disease, resulting in improved glycemic control.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1546-170X
Volume :
20
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Nature medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25362255
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/nm.3748