The Mechanism of Insulin Biosynthesis by Pancreatic β-cells

The Mechanism of Insulin Biosynthesis by Pancreatic β-cells

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The video tutorial explains the process of insulin maturation, detailing the roles of the rough ER and Golgi apparatus. It covers the transformation from preproinsulin to mature insulin, highlighting the importance of signal peptides, disulfide bridges, and the cleavage of the C peptide. The tutorial also discusses the secretion of insulin in response to glucose levels in the blood.

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