Role of UPP pathway in amelioration of diabetes-associated complications
Résumé
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is one of the most widely spread metabolic disorder also called as “life style” disease. Due to the alarming
number of patients, there is great need to therapies targeting functions which can help in maintaining the homeostasis of glucose
levels and improving insulin sensitivity. Detailed analysis was done through various research and review papers which was
searched using MEDLINE, BIOSIS, and EMBASE using various keywords. This search retrieved the most appropriate content
on these molecules targeting UPP pathway. From this extensive review involving UPP pathway, it was concluded that the role of
ubiquitin’s is not only limited to neurodegenerative disorders but also plays a critical role in progression of diabetes including
obesity, insulin resistance, and various neurogenerative disorders but it also targets proteasomal degradation including mediation
of cellular signaling pathways. Thus, drugs targeting UPP not only may show effect against diabetes but also are therapeutically
beneficial in the treatment of diabetes-associated complications which may be obtained. Thus, based on the available information
and data on UPP functions, it can be concluded that regulation of UPP pathway via downstream regulators mainly E1, E2, and E3
may bring promising results. Drugs targeting these transcriptional factors may emerge as a novel therapy in the treatment of
diabetes and diabetes-associated complications.