Insulin and Its Key Role for Mitochondrial Function/Dysfunction and Quality Control: A Shared Link between Dysmetabolism and Neurodegeneration

Insulin was discovered and isolated from the beta cells of pancreatic islets of dogs and is associated with the regulation of peripheral glucose homeostasis. Insulin produced in the brain is related to synaptic plasticity and memory. Defective insulin signaling plays a role in brain dysfunction, suc...

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Main Authors: Giacoma Galizzi, Marta Di Carlo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Biology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/6/943