Publications by authors named "Ella-Erika Soederlund"

Aims/hypothesis: IL-6 is a cytokine with various effects on metabolism. In mice, IL-6 improved beta cell function and glucose homeostasis via upregulation of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), and IL-6 release from muscle during exercise potentiated this beneficial increase in GLP-1. This study aimed to identify whether exercise-induced IL-6 has a similar effect in humans.

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Article Synopsis
  • Gastric emptying plays a crucial role in managing post-meal blood sugar levels, and the delay in gastric emptying is linked to improved glucose control with GLP-1 analogs.
  • Researchers found that increased levels of interleukin (IL)-6 slow down gastric emptying, leading to lower blood sugar levels after meals.
  • IL-6 also decreases insulin secretion in a way that depends on GLP-1, and these effects were confirmed after exercise; this finding could lead to new treatments for managing gastric emptying and insulin secretion in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
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The White Park Cattle (WPC) is an indigenous ancient breed from the British Isles which has a long-standing history in heroic sagas and documents. The WPC has retained many primitive traits, especially in their grazing behaviour and preferences. Altogether, the aura of this breed has led to much speculation surrounding its origin.

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