Mechanism of Action of Insulin Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that plays a crucial role in regulating blood glucose levels. Here’s how it works: Glucose Absorption: When carbohydrates are consumed, body breaks them down into glucose, a simple sugar that serves as a vital energy source. (a) Insulin attaches to insulin receptors of the target cell. (b) Activates a cascade of signaling leading to the formation of certain protein called GLUT4 which is a glucose transporter protein, (c) GLUT4 is then translocated to the Plasma membrane and Transport glucose into the cell. (d) Inside the cell Glucose converted to Glucose-6-phosphate which is used as a source of energy. - In that way the glucose absorption pathway is regulated by the action of Insulin. FIG: MOA of insulin Picture Source: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Mechanism-of-action-of-insulin-17_fig1_325007874
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