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Duplication and diversification of insulin genes in ray-finned fish.
Zoological research - 18 May 2019
Irwin David M
Abstract excerpt
Insulin is a key hormone for the regulation of metabolism in vertebrates. Insulin is produced by pancreatic islet cells in response to elevated glucose levels and leads to the uptake of glucose by tissues such as liver and adipose tissue to store energy. Insulin also has additional functions in regulating development. Previous work has shown that the proglucagon gene, which encodes hormones counter regulating...
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