Imeglimin to the Rescue: Enhanced CHOP/GADD34/eIF2α Signaling Axis Promotes β-Cell Survival

Overview

Journal Diabetes

Specialty Endocrinology

Date 2022 Feb 23

PMID 35196391

Authors

Seokwon Jo

Emilyn U Alejandro

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