Date Approved
2013
Date Posted
3-28-2013
Degree Type
Open Access Senior Honors Thesis
Department or School
Health Promotion and Human Performance
First Advisor
Shel Levine
Abstract
Type 2 diabetes is a worldwide epidemic due to many increasing risk factors such as obesity. New avenues are constantly being explored to find solutions for this impactful disease. Biochemical means are being looked into as a possible solution due to the polypeptide Amylin. An explanation for the connection between Amylin and type 2 diabetes is given, by explaining each separately and then connecting the amyloid fibril formation to type 2 diabetes. The information provided was collected through an extensive literature review.
Recommended Citation
Kurkimilis, Kristina, "The role of amylin in type 2 diabetes" (2013). Senior Honors Theses and Projects. 326.
https://commons.emich.edu/honors/326