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Activation of AMPK in adipose tissue reduces the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNFα and IL-6) and may increase the secretion of the insulin-sensitizing hormone adiponectin.
AMPK activation in fat cells helps lower inflammation (TNFα, IL-6) which is linked to insulin resistance. The effect on boosting beneficial hormones like adiponectin is less clear but may occur indirectly.
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Activation of AMPK in adipose tissue by decreasing TNFα and IL-6 and indirectly increasing adiponectin secretion may thus contribute to the prevention or counteraction of insulin resistance in obese patients.
Why this rating
Mixed results regarding adiponectin; consistent inhibition of inflammatory cytokines in human adipose tissue studies.
Source
Functions of AMP‐activated protein kinase in adipose tissue
Marie Daval et al. · The Journal of Physiology · 2006
DOI 10.1113/jphysiol.2006.111484
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