Acute glucose stimulation drives coordinated translational reprogramming in primary pancreatic islets: from global remodeling to fine-tuned insulin synthesis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Acute glucose stimulation drives coordinated translational reprogramming in primary pancreatic islets: from global remodeling to fine-tuned insulin synthesis

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  • Yiqing Wang

  • Chunyang Shi

  • Yao Liu

  • Wenli Feng

  • Ming Liu

  • Xiaoxi Xu

  • June 18, 2026

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    Acute high glucose exposure induces extensive translational reprogramming in pancreatic beta cells, affecting 1,680 differentially translated genes.

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    High glucose conditions significantly upregulate immediate early genes while inhibiting stress-related genes in pancreatic islets.

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    Beta cells prioritize the synthesis of ribosomal proteins and elongation factors to enhance their biosynthetic machinery under high glucose.

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    Translational efficiency analysis reveals regulation of specific genes independent of mRNA levels, impacting insulin production.

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    The study provides insights into translational dynamics, offering potential therapeutic targets to restore insulin synthesis in T2DM.

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Acute glucose stimulation drives coordinated translational reprogramming in primary pancreatic islets: from global remodeling to fine-tuned insulin synthesis

  • by Yiqing Wang, Chunyang Shi, Yao Liu, Wenli Feng, Ming Liu, Xiaoxi Xu

  • June 18, 2026

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