Insulin
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Insulin (from Latin insula, island) is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets; it is considered to be the main anabolic hormone of the body.
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See also
- Insulin analog
- Anatomy and physiolology
- Forms of diabetes mellitus
- Treatment
- Other medical / diagnostic uses
- Insulin Signal Transduction pathway
- Other uses
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