The expression of phospho-ERK 1 (p44) (Thr202/Try 204) (Fig. 2A), phospho-p38γ (Thr180/Tyr182) (Fig. 3A), and phospho-JNK-2 (Thr183/Tyr185) (Fig. 4A) showed no change with diabetes. The gene discussed is MAPK9; the disease is diabetes mellitus.