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Diabetes and Endocrinology
  • September 21, 2022

    UC Davis researchers explore new angle on pancreatic islet function

    UC Davis researchers have shown for the first time that the signaling protein 14-3-3-zeta can shift pancreatic alpha cells from producing glucagon, which increases blood glucose, to make the antidiabetic hormone GLP-1. These findings could lead to new therapies for people with type 2 diabetes.

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