Insulin molecule, illustration

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Insulin molecule, illustration. Insulin is produced in the beta cells of the pancreas. It binds to specific receptors on cells in the body to help it use or store glucose from food, thereby regulating blood sugar levels. Insulin produced synthetically is used to treat type 1 diabetes.

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Size: 5580px × 3138px
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Photo credit: © ANIMATE4.COM/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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