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Researchers Uncover SMOC1's Role in Type 2 Diabetes
10/8/2025
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- City of Hope researchers identify SMOC1 as a key factor driving type 2 diabetes.
- SMOC1 misplacement in beta cells reprograms them into glucagon-producing alpha cells, reducing insulin production.
- Nature Communications study analyzed islet cells from 26 individuals, identifying five distinct cell types.
- Future work will focus on controlling SMOC1 expression and exploring potential T2D treatments.
