Wednesday, February 23, 2005

Pro-inflammatory Enzyme Linked To Diabetes; Immune System's Macrophages May Be Key To Treatment

An enzyme that initiates inflammation has been directly linked to insulin resistance and resulting type II diabetes by researchers at the UCSD School of Medicine. In addition, the team suggests that inhibition of the enzyme in the immune system’s macrophages may be a new diabetes therapy.

>Full Story: ScienceDaily


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