| abstract |
Methods for screening agents effective against diabetes or preventing the onset of diabetes, in particular Type 2 diabetes, are provided. In one aspect of the invention, the method encompasses assaying for PAI-1 activity in the presence of a candidate agent; and correlating a decrease in PAI-1 activity relative to when the candidate agent is absent with the presence of a potential agent effective against diabetes. Alternatively, E2F activity is detected, an increase in E2F activity reflecting a decrease in PAI-1 activity. Also provided are methods for inhibiting PAI-1 activity, pharmaceutical agents and compositions. |