The Neuropilin‐2 (Nrp2)/PlexinA1 pathway, which contributes to the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) in diabetes‐associated intimal hyperplasia, is under YAP1's control.[46] YAP1 protein levels were found to be elevated in adipose tissue from individuals with type 2 diabetes. This evidence concerns the gene PLXNA1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.