Abstract
Insulin is a member of a family of hormones, growth factors and neuropeptides which are found in both vertebrates and invertebrates. A common ‘insulin fold’ is probably adopted by all family members. Although the specificities of receptor binding are different, there is possibility of co-evolution of polypeptides and their receptors.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 325-331 |
Journal | BioEssays |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 1992 |