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Insulin sensitivity gets a kick out of SOCS-7
...Insulin sensitivity gets a kick out of SOCS-7 ...... Insulin resistance is a fundamental factor in non-insulin-dependent diabetes. Prolonged activation of the insulin receptor, inflammation, and excessive insulin levels can induce insulin resistance by decreasing levels of insulin receptor substrate (IRS) proteins. However, the mechanism(s) underlying the destruction of IRS proteins and subs...