Insulin and the last gasp of failing adipocytes.
2021
A recent study shows how hyperinsulinaemia in obesity unexpectedly activates the cell cycle of overworked mature adipocytes in a process known as endo-reduplication, which represents a ‘last gasp’ strategy to remain functionally competent. However, this strategy fails and triggers premature senescence and tissue dysfunction.
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