Clinical nutrition

Research area : Cell Signaling Insulin binds to the receptors of target cells in the liver, skeletal muscle and fat, b cells, brain cells, and many other cells. The insulin gene is located on human chromosome 11p15.

Biochem/physiol Actions Two-chain polypeptide hormone produced by the &#946-cells of pancreatic islets. Its molecular weight is ~5800 Da.

Recombinant Insulin, human, is produced in yeast and purified by standard chromatographic techniques. Insulin regulates blood glucose.

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