A new study has uncovered how insulin amounts shape the flow of information through the signalling network.
Insulin signalling is a series of biochemical reactions that convey information about availability of insulin and the necessity to regulate the glucose in the blood.
There are 2 main pathways for insulin signalling (AKT and ERK).
They together balance metabolism and growth.
These specifically control storage of glucose in the liver and also stimulate glucose transport in skeletal muscle and fat.