114-The integrative biology of type 2 diabetes
The review article titled "The integrative biology of type 2 diabetes," summarizes recent research on the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes (T2D), a rapidly increasing global health concern. The authors, Michael Roden and Gerald I. Shulman, focus on understanding insulin resistance and increased hepatic gluconeogenesis associated with obesity and T2D, drawing heavily on studies in humans and animal models. A core concept presented is a unifying model where adipose tissue dysfunction and the resulting increased lipolysis lead to ectopic lipid deposition in the liver and muscle, driving insulin…
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