ER STRESS RELIEVERS IN BETA CELL PROTECTION

摘要

The present invention is based on the discovery that certain small molecules can relieve ER stress, leading to increased insulin production in beta cells and improved insulin secretion. Methods of treating a disease or disorder in a subject, wherein the disease or disorder is characterized by intracellular endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, by administering to the subject, an effective amount of a compound that is an ER stress reliever, are provided herein.