A PROTEIN called humanin, part
of the mitochondria, plays a role in
protecting against the progression
of diabetes in humans according to
new research out of Charles Sturt
University (CSU).
The protein has also been
associated with conditions such
as Alzheimer’s disease, strokelike
episodes (MELAS) and
chronic progressive external
ophthalmoplegia (CPEO), which are
related to extensive oxidative stress
in human cells, said lead researcher
Dr Herbert Jelinek from the School
of Community Health.
The work has the potential to
“lead to better identification and
ultimately prevention of diabetes”,
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