insulin receptor activation
Insulin receptor activation refers to the process by which insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, binds to and triggers signaling in its specific receptors on the surface of target cells. This activation initiates a cascade of intracellular signaling events, enabling the cell to take up glucose from the bloodstream and regulate metabolism.
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