Role of Insulin in Health and Disease: An Update

Role of Insulin in Health and Disease: An Update

Insulin is a polypeptide hormone mainly secreted by β cells in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas. The hormone potentially coordinates with glucagon to modulate blood glucose levels; insulin acts via an anabolic pathway, while glucagon performs catabolic functions. Insulin regulates glucose le...

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Main Authors: Md Saidur Rahman, Khandkar Shaharina Hossain, Sharnali Das, Sushmita Kundu, Elikanah Olusayo Adegoke, Md. Ataur Rahman, Md. Abdul Hannan, Md Jamal Uddin, Myung-Geol Pang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
insulin
health
disease
homeostasis
regulation
glucose
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/12/6403

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