Elevated Interleukin-18 Levels Are Associated With the Metabolic Syndrome Independent of Obesity and Insulin Resistance

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Summary

The hypothesis that activation of IL-18 is involved in the pathogenesis of the metabolic syndrome is supported, as well as the hypothesis that C-reactive protein and IL-6 levels are also involved.

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Published
2005-06-01
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Keywords

Metabolic syndrome, Insulin resistance, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Hyperinsulinemia

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