Genetic inactivation of zinc transporter SLC39A5 improves liver function and hyperglycemia in obesogenic settings.
Chim SM, Howell K, Dronzek J, Wu W, Van Hout C, Ferreira MAR, Ye B, Li A, Brydges S, Arunachalam V, Marcketta A, Locke AE, Bovijn J, Verweij N, De T, Lotta L, Mitnaul L, LeBlanc M, Center RG, Carey DJ, Melander O, Shuldiner A, Karalis K, Economides AN, Nistala H; DiscovEHR collaboration; Regeneron Genetics Center.
Chim SM, et al.
Elife. 2024 Dec 13;12:RP90419. doi: 10.7554/eLife.90419.
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Recent studies have revealed a role for zinc in insulin secretion and glucose homeostasis. Randomized placebo-controlled zinc supplementation trials have demonstrated improved glycemic traits in patients with type II diabetes (T2D). ...These improvements result from …
Recent studies have revealed a role for zinc in insulin secretion and glucose homeostasis. Randomized placebo-controlled zinc …