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Endocrinology & Metabolism |
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| Article Title |
Targeting Ras homolog enriched in brain 1 to restore β-cell mass and function: A potential therapeutic strategy for diabetes
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Yao Peng, Dong-Dong Zhang, Ling Gan and Jia-Qi Zhang |
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| Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation |
2025AFB845 |
| Graduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fund of Wuhan University of Science and Technology |
JCX2024044 |
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| Corresponding Author |
Jia-Qi Zhang, Associate Professor, MD, PhD, Department of Ultrasound Imaging, Postgraduate Union Training Base of Xiangyang No. 1 People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, No. 15 Jiefang Road, Fancheng District, Xiangyang 441000, Hubei Province, China. 347235272@qq.com |
| Key Words |
Diabetes mellitus; β cell dysfunction; Ras homolog enriched in brain 1; Mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 pathway; AMP-activated protein kinase pathway; Hepatocyte nuclear factor 4 alpha |
| Core Tip |
Dysregulation of β-cell mass and function contributes to the development and progression of diabetes mellitus. In a recent study, Yang et al identified Ras homolog enriched in brain 1 (Rheb1) as a critical regulator of β-cell proliferation via both mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 and AMP-activated protein kinase signaling pathways. Rheb1 also enhances hepatocyte nuclear factor 4 alpha expression, further supporting its role in maintaining β-cell functionality. These results reveal an intricate signaling network through by Rheb1 supports β-cell growth and survival, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target for diabetes management. Further research is warranted to explore the translational applications of these findings. |
| Publish Date |
2025-09-11 09:41 |
| Citation |
Peng Y, Zhang DD, Gan L, Zhang JQ. Targeting Ras homolog enriched in brain 1 to restore β-cell mass and function: A potential therapeutic strategy for diabetes. World J Diabetes 2025; 16(9): 109768 |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9358/full/v16/i9/109768.htm |
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https://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v16.i9.109768 |
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