Plasma interleukin 8 concentrations in obese subjects with impaired glucose tolerance.

Plasma interleukin 8 concentrations in obese subjects with impaired glucose tolerance.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Interleukin 8 (IL-8) is a cytokine with atherogenic properties. In vitro studies revealed that it is produced and secreted by human adipocytes. We recently reported that plasma IL-8 is increased in obese subjects with normal glucose...

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Main Authors: Szelachowska Malgorzata, Dzienis-Straczkowska Stella, Nikolajuk Agnieszka, Kowalska Irina, Straczkowski Marek, Kinalska Ida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-05-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
interleukin 8
obesity
impaired glucose tolerance
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/2/1/5

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