Scientists find fungus compound that mimics insulin. A fungus found in the jungles of Congo has been found to have insulin-like properties. The compound, L-783,281, successfully allowed cells in mice to accept glucose. Researchers hope that if successful in humans, a pill form could be developed.
Scientists find fungus compound that mimics insulin.
Zhang, B., et al. Discovery of a small molecule insulin mimetic with antidiabetic activity in mice.