Understanding Insulin and Insulin Resistance

Table of Contents

1. Discovery of insulin
2. Structure and properties of insulin
3. Biosynthesis of insulin
4. Biosynthesis, intracellular-trafficking, and exocytosis of insulin granules
5. Regulation of insulin secretion
6. Regulation of insulin secretion
7. Direct and indirect actions of insulin: role of insulin receptor, glucose transporters (GLUTs), and sodium-glucose linked transporters (SGLTs)
8. Metabolic and physiological effects of insulin
9. Etiopathogenesis of insulin resistance
10. Insulin resistance syndrome

Authors

Anil Gupta Professor and Head, Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Eklavya Dental College and Hospital, Kotputli under Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur, India. Dr. Anil Gupta is Professor & Head, Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Eklavya Dental College & Hospital, Kotputli under Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur, India. He graduated in Bio-Sciences from Punjab University, received his Masters in Biochemistry, and completed his PhD in Biochemistry from SJJT University, Rajasthan. He is persistently pursuing post-doctoral research, independently, related to "Nutritional Status of Children between 2 years to below 5 years of Age.� He has got more than 30 research papers accepted and published in high impact, peer reviewed and indexed journals. He is accorded with merit certificates, merit scholarships and medals. He has more than 10 years of teaching experience and over 20 years of clinical experience. He is a mentor to PhD scholars working in fields, such as predisposition of blood groups to diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia. He serves as reviewer and member, editorial boards in national and international journals.