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Loss of MANF Causes Childhood-Onset Syndromic Diabetes Due to Increased Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress.
Diabetes - 1 Apr 2021
Montaser Hossam, Patel Kashyap A, Balboa Diego, Ibrahim Hazem, Lithovius Väinö, Näätänen Anna, Chandra Vikash, Demir Korcan, Acar Sezer, Ben-Omran Tawfeg, Colclough Kevin, Locke Jonathan M, Wakeling Matthew, Lindahl Maria, Hattersley Andrew T, Saarimäki-Vire Jonna, Otonkoski Timo
Abstract excerpt
Mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor (MANF) is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-resident protein that plays a crucial role in attenuating ER stress responses. Although MANF is indispensable for the survival and function of mouse β-cells, its precise role in human β-cell development and function is unknown. In this study, we show that lack of MANF in humans results in diabetes due to increased ER...
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