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Biochemistry, Insulin Metabolic Effects

Elizabeth Vargas  1 , Neena V. Joy  2 , Maria Alicia Carrillo Sepulveda  3
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Biochemistry, Insulin Metabolic Effects

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Insulin is an anabolic hormone that elicits metabolic effects throughout the body. In the pancreas, exocrine tissue known as the islets of Langerhans contain beta cells. Beta cells are responsible for insulin synthesis. Beta cells regulate insulin production by monitoring glucose levels, amino acids, keto acids, and fatty acids circulating within the plasma. Insulin’s overall role is controlling energy conservation and utilization during feeding and fasting.

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Disclosure: Elizabeth Vargas declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Neena Joy declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Maria Alicia Carrillo Sepulveda declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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