Specific Genetic Variant May Help Prevent Obesity (IMAGE)

Weill Cornell Medicine

Specific Genetic Variant May Help Prevent Obesity

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The images of insulin-producing beta cells show GIP receptors Q354 variant (green), the Golgi Network (magenta) and the nucleus (blue). Left: GIP receptors are localized at the plasma membrane surrounding the cell. Right: After the receptor binds the GIP hormone, it moves inside the cell to the Golgi Network.

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