Hi I found this article interesting hence sharing with all.This is regarding Insulin resistance which is gaining more popularity in medical research and also in clinical practice. This study on Insulin resistance ,published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation suggests that a specific variant of the gene N-acetyltransferase 2 (NAT2 ) is associated with a number of risk factors for type 2 diabetes and heart disease, including insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a significant risk factor in the development of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
In many cases, insulin resistance is caused by obesity, but recent studies suggest that insulin resistance can be inherited. The researchers analysed the gene variations of 5,000 participants, and found that those with lower levels of NAT2 were more likely to have insulin resistance and heart disease. The researchers then impaired NAT2…
