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Insulin

Insulin is a protein hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas. Its primary function is to regulate blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.

Unit 1,

Reference: Mayer JP, Zhang F, DiMarchi RD. Insulin structure and function. Biopolymers. 2007;88(5):687-713.

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