Proteins behaving badly: the role of (hIAPP) in type 2 diabetes

Terry, Cassandra, White, Kenneth, Hassan, Shahab and Sevcuka, Adriana (2023) Proteins behaving badly: the role of (hIAPP) in type 2 diabetes. Research Outreach: Connecting Science with Society. pp. 1-3. ISSN 2517-7028

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Abstract / Description

Type 2 diabetes is a complex condition. It can result in complications that affect different partsof the body. Currently there is no cure, but there are treatments can manage the condition,although they are not perfect. Our understanding of the condition at the molecular level islimited. Here we summarise the important role of a protein called human Islet AmyloidPolypeptide (hIAPP) in sugar regulation and when it malfunctions, its role in type 2 diabetes.Understanding how this protein works may help with earlier diagnosis and the developmentof medications to manage the condition better.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	human Islet Amyloid Polypeptide (hIAPP); Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
Subjects:	600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health
Department:	School of Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Cassandra Terry
Date Deposited:	26 Sep 2023 08:36
Last Modified:	26 Sep 2023 08:36
URI:	https://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/id/eprint/8790

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