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Prep1 deficiency induces protection from diabetes and increased insulin sensitivity through a p160-mediated mechanism.
Molecular and cellular biology - 1 Sept 2008
Oriente Francesco, Fernandez Diaz Luis Cesar, Miele Claudia, Iovino Salvatore, Mori Silvia, Diaz Victor Manuel, Troncone Giancarlo, Cassese Angela, Formisano Pietro, Blasi Francesco, Beguinot Francesco
Abstract excerpt
We have examined glucose homeostasis in mice hypomorphic for the homeotic transcription factor gene Prep1. Prep1-hypomorphic (Prep1(i/i)) mice exhibit an absolute reduction in circulating insulin levels but normal glucose tolerance. In addition, these mice exhibit protection from streptozotocin-induced diabetes and enhanced insulin sensitivity with improved glucose uptake and insulin-dependent glucose disposal by...
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