Min Li, Yanqiu Peng, Yuke Shi, Yunfei Liu, Jian Zhang
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Abstract
DLK1, as a membrane-bound protein, has been extensively studied in the field of cancer research. As a ligand downstream of the Notch pathway, it broadly influences developmental and metabolic processes in the body. With deeper research, it has been found that DLK1 can induce the synthesis and secretion of insulin through the ERK and AKT pathways, playing a crucial role in the development of metabolic diseases. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by insufficient insulin production by the pancreas or inadequate utilization of insulin by the body. This article aims to review the relationship between DLK1 and diabetes, recent research advancements, and to discuss future research directions and challenges.
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