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The role of interleukin-18 in the metabolic syndrome

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Trøseid, Marius, Seljeflot, Ingebjørg, Arnesen, Harald·2010·Cardiovascular Diabetology

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The metabolic syndrome is thought to be associated with a chronic low-grade inflammation, and a growing body of evidence suggests that interleukin-18 (IL-18) might be closely related to the metabolic syndrome and its consequences. Circulating levels of IL-18 have been reported to be elevated in subjects with the metabolic syndrome, to be closely associated with the components of the syndrome, to predict cardiovascular events and mortality in populations with the metabolic syndrome and to precede the development of type 2 diabetes. IL-18 is found in the unstable atherosclerotic plaque, in adipose tissue and in muscle tissue, and is subject to several regulatory steps including cleavage by caspase-1, inactivation by IL-18 binding protein and the influence of other cytokines in modulating its interaction with the IL-18 receptor. The purpose of this review is to outline the role of IL-18 in the metabolic syndrome, with particular emphasis on cardiovascular risk and the potential effect of life style interventions.

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Authors
Trøseid, M., Seljeflot, I., & Arnesen, H.
Affiliations
Oslo University Hospital (NO)
Corresponding author
Trøseid, Marius
Venue
Cardiovascular Diabetology
Published
2010
Volume
9
Issue
1
Pages
11
ISSN
1475-2840 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2116389925
Cited by
155
References
117
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.52
Type
journal article
Language
en
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cc-by
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  • Cardiovascular Diabetology (publishedVersion, cc-by)
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  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
Keywords
IL-18, metabolic syndrome, low-grade inflammation, cardiovascular risk, type 2 diabetes, atherosclerotic plaque, adipose tissue, caspase-1, IL-18 binding protein, IL-18 receptor, lifestyle intervention
MeSH terms
Adipose Tissue, Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Humans, Life Style, Muscles, Risk Factors, Cytokines, Caspase 1, Interleukin-18, Metabolic Syndrome, Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins, Atherosclerosis

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