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Insulin is a major regulatory hormone important in the metabolic processes, transport of glucose, amino acids and certain ions. It is also involved in the synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins. The biological effects of insulin are mediated by insulin receptor and it integrates multiple major signaling pathways. Abnormal insulin secretion or function leads to diabetes mellitus, obesity and other carbohydrate metabolism disorders. Insulin is known to stimulate cell division.
