Dietary obesity and glycemic excursions cause a parallel increase in STEAP4 and pro-inflammatory gene expression in murine PBMCs

ConclusionsSTEAP4 expression in mononuclear cells is induced by increasing inflammation or oxidative stress.  The observed increase in STEAP4 expression in circulating monocytes due to visceral obesity or glycemic excursions is a compensatory response.
Source: Diabetology International - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research