Is genotype at the P554L variant of the hexose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase gene associated with carotid intima-medial thickness?
Our results suggest a novel role for the H6PD gene in atherosclerosis susceptibility.
IL-18Rβ could be up-regulated by IL-18 or TNF-α in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and RAW264.7 macrophages. IL-18 may be an important factor involved in the inflammation of adipose tissues in diabetes and obesity.