INS

Insulin, a hormone regulating glucose metabolism.

Key Functions:

• Lowers blood glucose levels.
• Promotes glucose uptake by cells.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Endocrine System (glucose regulation)
• Insulin Receptor (receptor)
• Beta Cell (expression site)

Gene Record

Approved symbol: INS

Approved name: insulin

Locus: 11p15.5

Locus type: gene with protein product

HGNC: HGNC:6081

From the HGNC naming authority.