Enzyme Found to Play Critical Role in Insulin-Regulated Metabolism

Enzyme Found to Play Critical Role in Insulin-Regulated Metabolism

Researchers at the University of Tokyo report they have uncovered an enzyme called Akt2 that when activated, plays a vital role in initiating glycolysis which involves breaking down glucose to produce energy, and nucleotide metabolism which involves synthesizing or breaking down DNA and RNA. The findings may pave the way for Akt2-targeting therapeutics for diabetes and metabolic disorders.