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Boosting protein folding could protect insulin-making cells in diabetes
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Researchers have discovered that boosting protein-folding processes in pancreatic beta cells may help prevent the cellular stress that leads to diabetes. The study highlights how misfolded proteins contribute to the failure of insulin production as the disease progresses.
Why it matters
Understanding the mechanics of protein folding in beta cells could lead to new therapeutic interventions for managing or preventing diabetes.
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