Protective Effect of VMAT2 Protein on Beta Cells from Reactive Oxygen Species Toxicity (IMAGE)

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Protective Effect of VMAT2 Protein on Beta Cells from Reactive Oxygen Species Toxicity

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VMAT2 controls the amount of dopamine in beta-cells thereby protecting pancreatic beta-cells from excessive oxidative stress.

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Tokyo Tech

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