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Sustained effects of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist treatment in type 2 diabetes

Authors :
Larsen, Claus M.
Faulenbach, Mirjam
Vaag, Allan
Ehses, Jan A.
Donath, Marc Y.
Mandrup-poulsen, Thomas
Source :
Diabetes Care. September 2009, Vol. 32 Issue 9, p1663, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

OBJECTIVE--Interleukin (IL)-1 impairs insulin secretion and induces β-cell apoptosis. Pancreatic β-cell IL-1 expression is increased and interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra) expression reduced in patients with type 2 diabetes. Treatment with [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01495992
Volume :
32
Issue :
9
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Diabetes Care
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.208534282