Dr. Hilton K. Takahashi is a research scientist at the University of California, San Francisco, specializing in metabolism and related pathologies such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. His research focuses on the physiology of pancreatic beta cells, with expertise in project design, data analysis, and the development of research tools. Dr. Takahashi's specific interests include redox biology and molecular metabolism.
Education
- PhD, Stanford University (2008-2012)
Research Interests
Keywords:
Pancreatic beta cells
Insulin Secretion
Redox Biology
Diabetes
Molecular Metabolism
Molecular Biology
Topics:
Metabolism
Diabetes Research
Molecular Biology
Redox Biology
Professional Links
Selected Publications
L-glutamine supports liver function
Leite JSM, Vilas-Boas EA, Takahashi HK, Munhoz AC, Araújo LCC, et al. Liver lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, and inflammation in glutamine-supplemented ob/ob mice. J Nutr Biochem. 2025;138:109842. doi:10.1016/j.jnutbio.2025.109842
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