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Insulin Resistance Pathways

Meaning

Insulin Resistance Pathways refer to the complex cascade of cellular and molecular events that lead to a diminished biological response to insulin, a critical hormone responsible for regulating glucose uptake and metabolism. This dysfunction begins at the cell surface receptor level and propagates through various intracellular signaling molecules, ultimately impairing the translocation of glucose transporters to the cell membrane. These pathways are central to the development of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), representing a state where target tissues like muscle, fat, and liver require abnormally high levels of insulin to elicit a normal response. Understanding these specific pathways is key to targeted therapeutic intervention.
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October 5, 2025