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Does insulin need a second messenger?

I D Goldfine

    Diabetes
    |February 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Insulin acts through two main pathways: binding to the cell surface to regulate transport, and entering cells to bind to internal organelles, mediating intracellular functions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cell Biology
    • Endocrinology
    • Molecular Biology

    Background:

    • Insulin binding sites are known on plasma membranes.
    • A cell-surface second messenger for insulin has not been identified.
    • Insulin regulates diverse cellular functions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate alternative mechanisms of insulin action.
    • To explore insulin's intracellular signaling pathways.
    • To reconcile insulin's diverse biological effects.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of recent studies on insulin binding.
    • Analysis of evidence for protein hormone cell entry.
    • Hypothesizing dual insulin mechanisms of action.

    Main Results:

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    • Insulin binding sites exist on subcellular organelles like the nucleus.
    • Evidence suggests intact cells can internalize insulin.
    • A dual-action model for insulin is proposed.

    Conclusions:

    • Insulin may act via plasma membrane binding for transport effects.
    • Insulin may enter cells to bind organelles, mediating intracellular functions.
    • This dual mechanism explains insulin's broad biological actions.