Study indicates that targeted chemical scavenging can treat Type 2 diabetes

Previous research suggests that insulin resistance is caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS), unstable molecules produced by mitochondria within our cells. Excessive ROS production can result in DNA, protein, and RNA damage and cell death.

Scientists have identified a class of drugs called "mitochondrial uncouplers" that can inhibit ROS production at its source.

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This study is a long way from human beings but it does show some promise. It will be interesting to see how it scales to humans and what side effects have not yet been discovered.