Mike Lawrence Explains Insulin Docking (VIDEO)

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

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Researchers have for the first time solved the mystery of how insulin binds to its receptor to "dock" on cells. Associate professor Mike Lawrence from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne, Australia, describes the research and how the landmark discovery could help in the development of improved types of insulin for treating both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

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Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research

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