Lipotoxicity and β-Cell Failure in Type 2 Diabetes: Oxidative Stress Linked to NADPH Oxidase and ER Stress

A high caloric intake, rich in saturated fats, greatly contributes to the development of obesity, which is the leading risk factor for type 2 diabetes (T2D). A persistent caloric surplus increases plasma levels of fatty acids (FAs), especially saturated ones, which were shown to negatively impact pa...

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Main Authors: Eloisa Aparecida Vilas-Boas, Davidson Correa Almeida, Leticia Prates Roma, Fernanda Ortis, Angelo Rafael Carpinelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/12/3328