Human IL6 enhances leptin action in mice
Sadagurski M, Norquay L, Farhang J, D’Aquino K, Copps K, White M. Human IL6 enhances leptin action in mice. Diabetologia 2009, 53: 525-535. PMID: 19902173, PMCID: PMC2815798, DOI: 10.1007/s00125-009-1580-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOb/ob miceWild-type miceOb miceHuman IL6Leptin actionDiet-induced obesityHigh-fat dietLower leptin concentrationsHypothalamic signal transducerCentral leptin actionSystemic inflammationTranscription 3 (STAT3) phosphorylationLeptin injectionInflammatory cytokinesInsulin resistanceLeptin concentrationsFood intakePhysical activityGlucose homeostasisAims/Body weightIL6MiceEnergy expenditureObesity