Increased glycolysis affects β-cell function and identity in aging and diabetes

Naoya Murao, Norihide Yokoi, Harumi Takahashi, Tomohide Hayami, Yasuhiro Minami, Susumu Seino

Molecular Metabolism · 2021 · 53 citations · 75 references

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Abstract

Our study demonstrates that hyperactive glycolysis is a metabolic signature of aged and diabetic β cells, which may underlie age-related β-cell dysfunction and loss of cellular identity. We suggest Nmnat2 suppression as an approach to counteract age-related T2D.

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