Amylin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈæm.əl.ɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Amylin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) The dextrin of starch.
Meaning
(biochemistry) The dextrin of starch.
More Meanings
- (biochemistry) A pancreatic polypeptide hormone that is secreted with insulin by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans, that is a major component of the amyloid deposits found outside beta cells in those affected with type 2 diabetes, and that inhibits the glucose synthesis stimulated by insulin in skeletal muscles.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include amylose, amylodextrin, glucoamylase, amylopectin, dextrin, amylopsin.
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