insulin receptors
Insulin receptors are protein molecules found on the surface of certain cells in the body, particularly those in tissues such as muscle, fat, and liver. They serve as docking stations for insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, allowing insulin to bind and trigger cellular responses, including the uptake of glucose from the blood.
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- insulin
- insulin receptor
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- insulin receptor downregulation
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- insulin receptor gene
- insulin receptor isoforms
- insulin receptor mutations
- insulin receptor regulation
- insulin receptor structure
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- insulin receptor tyrosine kinase
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