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Interleukin 1 affects glucose homeostasis.

A del Rey1, H Besedovsky

  • 1Medizinische Abteilung, Schweizerisches Forschungsinstitut, Davos-Platz, Switzerland.

The American Journal of Physiology
|November 1, 1987
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Interleukin 1 (IL 1) causes hypoglycemia, a condition of low blood sugar, in animal models. This immune cytokine impacts glucose metabolism by altering insulin, glucagon, and corticosterone levels.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Endocrinology
  • Metabolic research

Background:

  • Inflammation and infections disrupt glucose metabolism.
  • Interleukin 1 (IL 1), a cytokine, is implicated in these metabolic alterations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of IL 1 in mediating glucose metabolism changes.
  • To determine the effects of IL 1 administration on blood glucose and related hormones.

Main Methods:

  • Administration of human recombinant IL 1 to mice and rats.
  • Measurement of blood glucose, insulin, glucagon, and corticosterone levels.
  • Assessment of pancreatic function and response to glucose challenge.

Main Results:

  • IL 1 induced hypoglycemia in mice, accompanied by increased insulin, glucagon, and corticosterone.

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  • Mice maintained hypoglycemia for up to 14 hours post-IL 1 injection.
  • IL 1 also caused hypoglycemia in rats, with increased glucagon and corticosterone, but not insulin.
  • Adrenalectomized rats showed exacerbated hypoglycemia and hypoinsulinemia after IL 1 administration.

    • Conclusions:

    • IL 1 is a mediator of hypoglycemia, potentially through increased insulin levels.
    • IL 1 may also induce hypoglycemia via mechanisms independent of direct insulin stimulation.
    • The findings highlight IL 1's significant role in regulating glucose homeostasis during inflammatory processes.