Abstract
Sirt1, an enzyme that removes acetyl groups from specific nuclear proteins, has been linked to the regulation of aging. It is now clear that Sirt1 also controls hepatic glucose metabolism by serving as a sensor of the metabolic status in hepatocytes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 34-36 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Nature medicine |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)