Destabilization of β-cell FIT2 by saturated fatty acids contribute to ER stress and diabetes
X. Zheng, Q. W. C. Ho, M. Chua, O. Stelmashenko, S. Muralidharan, F. T. Torta, E. G. Y. Chew, M. M. Lian, J. N. Foo, M. R. Wenk, D. L. Silver, P.-O. Berggren, Y. Ali
This study shows that saturated fatty acids reduce β-cell lipid droplets by destabilizing FIT2, leading to ER stress and diabetes, while FIT2 overexpression protects against these effects.
bioRxiv · Feb 28, 2021 · PreprintBiochemistry