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Lack of ZnT8 protects pancreatic islets from hypoxia- and cytokine-induced cell death.
The Journal of endocrinology - 11 Feb 2022
Karsai Maria, Zuellig Richard A, Lehmann Roger, Cuozzo Federica, Nasteska Daniela, Luca Edlira, Hantel Constanze, Hodson David J, Spinas Giatgen A, Rutter Guy A, Gerber Philipp A
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Pancreatic β-cells depend on the well-balanced regulation of cytosolic zinc concentrations, providing sufficient zinc ions for the processing and storage of insulin, but avoiding toxic effects. The zinc transporter ZnT8, encoded by SLC30A8,is a key player regarding islet cell zinc homeostasis, and polymorphisms in this gene are associated with altered type 2 diabetes susceptibility in man. The objective of this...
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