Insulin-mimicking molecule bound to the insulin receptor (IMAGE)

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

Insulin-mimicking molecule bound to the insulin receptor

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A 3D image showing how an insulin mimicking molecule (purple) interacts with part of the insulin receptor (grey) to turn in on. Once activated, the receptor directs cells to soak up glucose when the body’s sugar levels are too high. Credit: WEHI

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