Restoration of PKM1 improves functional maturation of human stem-cell derived-β cell by regulating PEP metabolism
Haopeng Lin, Xin Liu, Feng Zhang, Deqi Chen, Xiaoxiao Xie, Qifei Dong, Jiawei Yan, Jiaxiang Yin, Zirong Bi, Zhihua Dou, Yingling Jiang, Kuo Jiang, Tongran Zhang, Peng Xue, Wei Peng, , Huisheng Liu
This study identifies PKM1-regulated PEP metabolism as a key factor in improving functional maturation of human stem-cell derived β cells by enhancing calcium response and insulin secretion.
Nature Communications · Dec 21, 2025Peer-reviewedCell Biology