Abstract
Recent studies suggest that interleukin 6 (IL-6) is released from contracting skeletal muscles; however, the cellular origin, secretion kinetics, and signaling mechanisms regulating IL-6 secretion are unknown. To address these questions, we developed imaging methodology to study IL-6 in fixed mouse muscle fibers and in live animals in vivo. Using confocal imaging to visualize endogenous IL-6 protein in fixed muscle fibers, we found IL-6 in small vesicle structures distributed throughout the fibers under basal (resting) conditions. To determine the kinetics of IL-6 secretion, intact quadriceps muscles were transfected with enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP)-tagged IL-6 (IL-6-EGFP), and 5 days later anesthetized mice were imaged before and after muscle contractions in situ. Contractions decreased IL-6-EGFP-containing vesicles and protein by 62% (P
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Tidsskrift | Diabetes |
| Vol/bind | 62 |
| Udgave nummer | 9 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 3081-92 |
| Antal sider | 12 |
| ISSN | 0012-1797 |
| DOI | |
| Status | Udgivet - sep. 2013 |