Research Targets Genes Linked to Insulin Resistance
University of Alabama at BirminghamNew research from UAB identifies two genes that may play a role in insulin resistance, opening a new avenue for researchers searching for treatments for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. In findings published this week in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, the UAB team found that two genes, NR4A3 and NR4A1, seem to boost insulin sensitivity in muscle tissue.