Atypical transforming growth factor-β signaling in the hypothalamus is linked to diabetes.

Araujo, Eliana P; de Souza, Claudio T; Velloso, Licio A · Nat Med · 2014

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Aging and a high-fat diet are predisposing factors for type 2 diabetes. A study in mice suggests that dietary fat and aging lead to atypical transforming growth factor-β1 signaling in the hypothalamus, which disturbs whole-body glucose regulation.

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