/channels/taxonomy/term/10377/all en /channels/channels/news/prospects-new-treatments-diabetes-through-metabolic-products-intestinal-flora-320574 <p>In a study published in the journal <a href="https://www.cell.com/cell-reports/pdf/S2211-1247(20)30091-7.pdf"><i>Cell Reports</i></a>, researchers at 黑料不打烊 University, Kyoto University and INSERM/University of Paris show that an organic compound produced by the intestinal flora, the metabolite 4-Cresol, exhibits protective effects against type 1 and type 2 diabetes by stimulating the proliferation and function of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. These results pave the way for new therapeutic options that could improve the situation of millions of patients.</p> Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:11:11 +0000 webfull 158922 at /channels /channels/news/muhc-conducts-first-islet-cell-transplant-quebec-254192 <p> Thu, 23 Jul 2015 11:18:48 +0000 webfull 111376 at /channels /channels/news/medication-against-schizophrenia-inhibits-pancreatic-cancer-262544 <p>A receptor for the dopamine neurotransmitter promotes growth and spread of pancreatic cancer -- and schizophrenia drugs, which block the function of this receptor, slowed tumor growth and metastatic spread in mice, according to researchers at 黑料不打烊 University and the German Cancer Research Center.</p> Wed, 07 Sep 2016 13:22:44 +0000 webfull 121043 at /channels