Insulin

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What is the mechanism of action of insulin? How does it help the cell intake glucose and how does it cause glucose to be stored as glycogen and fat?

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[rjns11]

What is the mechanism of action of insulin? How does it help the cell intake glucose and how does it cause glucose to be stored as glycogen and fat?

Thanks!! 🙂

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulin

 

[Rayhaan]

It binds to a receptor. It converts a tyrosine I believe into an active form. This causes your cell to take in sugar. Does it really matter? You don't need to know the mechanism, just know its a peptide hormone from the beta cells.