METHOD FOR IDENTIFICATION OF AGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES

The invention relates to the use of the human "MAP kinase interacting kinases" Mnk2a or Mnk2b in methods for identification of pharmaceutically usefull agents, in particular agents useful for the treatment of type II diabetes. The invention also relates to methods of treating or preventing...

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Hauptverfasser: LAKE, STAFFAN, BENDZ, CHRISTINA
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Sprache:eng ; fre ; ger
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Zusammenfassung:The invention relates to the use of the human "MAP kinase interacting kinases" Mnk2a or Mnk2b in methods for identification of pharmaceutically usefull agents, in particular agents useful for the treatment of type II diabetes. The invention also relates to methods of treating or preventing medical conditions relating to insulin resistance by modulating the expression or activity of Mnk2a or Mnk2b.