Interleukin-4 Promotes Myogenesis and Boosts Myocyte Insulin Efficacy

Anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-4 (IL-4) promotes glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity while reduces lipid deposits. However, the effects of IL-4 on energy metabolism in muscle, the largest insulin-targeting organ, remain obscure. The study aimed at addressing the roles of IL-4 in myocyt...

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Main Authors: Yih-Hsin Chang, Jen-Ning Tsai, Tzu-Lin Chen, Kuo-Ting Ho, Hsin-Yi Cheng, Chiao-Wan Hsiao, Ming-Yuh Shiau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/4182015