Key protein in the production of insulin discovered

Friday, January 25, 2019 - 10:27 in Health & Medicine

The crucial hormone insulin needs help acquiring the right structure. A protein that assists in the process of insulin folding has just been discovered in a new study. They hope the new research results can be used to develop treatments for conditions such as increased level of insulin in the blood known as hyperinsulinemia.

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