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How is insulin transported from the pancreas?
How is insulin transported from the pancreas?
How is insulin transported from the pancreas?
Insulin is transcribed and expressed in the beta-cells of the pancreas, from whence it is exported through the portal circulation to the liver
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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