Smart insulin switches itself off in response to low blood sugar

Smart insulin switches itself off in response to low blood sugar

Scientists have engineered a modified insulin that reduces its activity at low glucose levels. This glucose-responsive insulin could prevent people with diabetes from experiencing dangerously low blood glucose. Engineered insulin could overcome major problem with diabetes treatment.

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Veröffentlicht in:Nature (London) 2024-10, Vol.634 (8035), p.785-787
1. Verfasser: Sacks, David B.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Scientists have engineered a modified insulin that reduces its activity at low glucose levels. This glucose-responsive insulin could prevent people with diabetes from experiencing dangerously low blood glucose. Engineered insulin could overcome major problem with diabetes treatment.
ISSN:0028-0836
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1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/d41586-024-03286-5