Interleukin-4 Promotes Myogenesis and Boosts Myocyte Insulin Efficacy

• Main Authors: Yih-Hsin Chang (Author), Jen-Ning Tsai (Author), Tzu-Lin Chen (Author), Kuo-Ting Ho (Author), Hsin-Yi Cheng (Author), Chiao-Wan Hsiao (Author), Ming-Yuh Shiau (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...