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Insulin as a cellular growth regulator.

D F Steiner, S J Chan, S Terris

    Ciba Foundation Symposium
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Insulin treatment significantly boosts liver cell growth and enhances RNA and protein synthesis in diabetic rats. This suggests insulin

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Molecular Biology
    • Hepatology

    Background:

    • Previous studies indicate insulin stimulates liver cell growth in diabetic rats.
    • This stimulation involves glycogen deposition, water uptake, and increased RNA/protein synthesis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To confirm insulin's stimulatory effects on liver RNA and glycogen synthesis in isolated hepatocytes.
    • To investigate insulin binding and uptake mechanisms in hepatocytes.
    • To explore structural relationships between insulin and other growth factors.

    Main Methods:

    • Hepatocytes isolated from normal and diabetic rats were used.
    • Insulin binding affinity (KD) and degradation were measured.
    • Structural relationships of insulin with growth factors (NSILA, NGF, relaxin) were analyzed.

    Main Results:

    • Insulin directly stimulated RNA and glycogen synthesis in isolated hepatocytes.
    • Hepatocytes exhibited specific insulin binding (KD = 3.5X10(-9) M).
    • Evidence suggests receptor-mediated uptake and degradation of insulin.

    Conclusions:

    • Insulin plays a crucial role in stimulating liver cell metabolism and growth.
    • The insulin receptor is likely involved in mediating these effects.
    • Insulin belongs to a family of related anabolic effector peptides.

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