Abstract | AIMS/HYPOTHESIS: METHODS: We generated a model of the metabolic syndrome by backcrossing KKAy ( + ) with Apoe ( -/- ) mice (KKAy ( + ) Apoe ( -/- )) and studied the role of CCR2 in this model system. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS/INTERPRETATION: CCR2-driven inflammatory monocyte accumulation in the liver and muscle may be a critical pathogenic factor in the development of the metabolic syndrome.
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Authors | H G Martinez, M P Quinones, F Jimenez, C A Estrada, K Clark, G Muscogiuri, G Sorice, N Musi, R L Reddick, S S Ahuja |
Journal | Diabetologia
(Diabetologia)
Vol. 54
Issue 10
Pg. 2660-8
(Oct 2011)
ISSN: 1432-0428 [Electronic] Germany |
PMID | 21779871
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.)
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Chemical References |
- Apolipoproteins E
- Interleukin-6
- Receptors, CCR2
- Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
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Topics |
- Animals
- Apolipoproteins E
(genetics, metabolism)
- Blood Pressure
(genetics, physiology)
- Diabetic Nephropathies
(genetics, metabolism)
- Dyslipidemias
(genetics, metabolism)
- Eating
(genetics, physiology)
- Flow Cytometry
- Humans
- Immunohistochemistry
- Insulin Resistance
(genetics, physiology)
- Interleukin-6
(metabolism)
- Metabolic Syndrome
(genetics, metabolism)
- Mice
- Mice, Knockout
- Receptors, CCR2
(genetics, metabolism)
- Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
(metabolism)
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