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  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. hormones
  5. pancreatic hormones
  6. insulin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. chemical substances
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. hormones
  5. pancreatic hormones
  6. insulin
  1. Fields of Study
  2. endocrinology
  3. hormones and hormone-related substances
  4. hormones
  5. pancreatic hormones
  6. insulin
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. endocrinology
  3. hormones and hormone-related substances
  4. hormones
  5. pancreatic hormones
  6. insulin

Preferred term

insulin

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A 51-amino acid pancreatic hormone that plays a major role in the regulation of glucose metabolism, directly by suppressing endogenous glucose production (glycogenolysis; gluconeogenesis) and indirectly by suppressing glucagon secretion and lipolysis.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/32965

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