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Protein discovery could improve type 2 diabetes treatment – The Hippocratic Post
A world first discovery of how a protein works in the liver could lead to a more effective type 2 diabetes drug. The researchers say such treatments
A world first discovery of how a protein works in the liver could lead to a more effective type 2 diabetes drug. The researchers say such treatments will be more important than ever given that diabetes appears to be associated with poor prognosis in those with the COVID-19 infection.
The University of Melbourne-led study found that the SMOC1 protein, which is naturally produced by the liver, can decrease blood glucose levels. An engineered form of SMOC1 could therefore potentially treat people …
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