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Image: Insulin path

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Description: Insulin undergoes extensive posttranslational modification along the production pathway. Production and secretion are largely independent; prepared insulin is stored awaiting secretion. Both C-peptide and mature insulin are biologically active. Cell components and proteins in this image are not to scale. Original image created by Isaac Yonemoto using Inkscape.
Author: Fred the Oyster
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