Abstract
Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra) expression is reduced in islets of patients with type 2 diabetes. 70 patients with type 2 diabetes were randomized to treatment with anakinra (IL-1Ra) or placebo for 13 weeks. Following treatment glycated hemoglobin was 0.46 percent lower, C-peptide secretion was enhanced, and systemic IL-6 and C-reactive protein levels were reduced in the anakinra group compared to the placebo group. Insulin resistance remained unchanged. Blocking IL-1 activity improved glycemia and b-cell secretory function and reduced markers of systemic inflammation.
Udgivelsesdato: 2007-Nov-5
Udgivelsesdato: 2007-Nov-5
Translated title of the contribution | Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist-treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes |
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Original language | Danish |
Journal | Ugeskrift for læger |
Volume | 169 |
Issue number | 45 |
Pages (from-to) | 3868-71 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |