SRT1720 counteracts glucosamine-induced endoplasmic reticulum stress and endothelial dysfunction

AimsWe hypothesized that a disproportionate activation of the glucosamine (GlcN) pathway, caused by a prolonged exposure to hyperglycaemia, could impair endothelial integrity promoting endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. We also tested the possibility that SRT1720 may be able to counteract GlcN-induced ER stress.