Inflammation and Insulin Resistance

Volume: 582, Issue: 1, Pages: 97 - 105
Published: Jan 9, 2008
Abstract
Obesity-induced chronic inflammation is a key component in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance and the Metabolic syndrome. In this review, we focus on the interconnection between obesity, inflammation and insulin resistance. Pro-inflammatory cytokines can cause insulin resistance in adipose tissue, skeletal muscle and liver by inhibiting insulin signal transduction. The sources of cytokines in insulin resistant states are the insulin target...
Paper Details
Title
Inflammation and Insulin Resistance
Published Date
Jan 9, 2008
Volume
582
Issue
1
Pages
97 - 105
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