Study reveals zinc, pH levels, and insulin inhibit protein clump buildup in type 2 diabetes, targeting amyloid plaque formation.

A study by Prof. Ayyalusamy Ramamoorthy at FSU reveals that zinc, pH levels, and insulin work together to inhibit protein clump buildup in type 2 diabetes. The research, published in Communications Biology, investigates insulin's effect on amylin aggregation, a hormone linked to pancreatic cell damage. This finding could lead to drugs targeting amyloid plaque formation, revolutionizing type 2 diabetes treatment approaches.

August 22, 2024
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