miR-320a induces pancreatic β cells dysfunction in diabetes by inhibiting MafF
Hengzhi Du, Zhongwei Yin, Yanru Zhao, Huaping Li, Dai B, Jiahui Fan, Mengying He, Xiang Nie, Cong‐Yi Wang, Dao Wen Wang, Chen Chen
Abstract
. Finally, we identified that MafF was the target of miR-320a that responsible for the dysfunction of pancreatic β cells. Our data suggested that miR-320a could damage the pancreatic β cells directly and might be a potential therapeutic target of diabetes.
Topics & Concepts
Diabetes mellitusMedicineEndocrinologyPancreatic function and diabetesMicroRNA in disease regulationPhagocytosis and Immune Regulation