Misfolded insulin may be quietly driving diabetes

Researchers have discovered that insulin-producing cells rely on a team of helper proteins to maintain proper insulin production. The absence of a key helper protein can lead to the accumulation of damaged proteins, resulting in reduced insulin production. This finding suggests that misfolded insulin may play a significant role in the development of diabetes. Strengthening the system that helps insulin production could potentially offer a new way to protect the pancreas as diabetes progresses.

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