Abstract
IL-1beta is a candidate mediator of apoptotic beta cell destruction, a process that leads to type 1 diabetes and progression of type 2 diabetes. IL-1beta activates beta cell c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and p38, all of which are members of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) family. Inhibition of JNK prevents IL-1beta-mediated beta cell destruction. In mouse embryo fibroblasts and 3DO T cells, overexpression of the gene encoding growth arrest and DNA-damage-inducible 45beta (Gadd45b) downregulates pro-apoptotic JNK signalling. The aim of this study was to investigate if Gadd45b prevents IL-1beta-induced beta cell MAPK signalling and apoptosis.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Diabetologia |
Vol/bind | 49 |
Udgave nummer | 5 |
Sider (fra-til) | 980-9 |
Antal sider | 10 |
ISSN | 0012-186X |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 1 maj 2006 |