Insulin: Pancreatic secretion and adipocyte regulation

Insulin is the primary acute anabolic coordinator of nutrient partitioning. Hyperglycemia is the main stimulant of insulin secretion, but other nutrients such as specific amino acids, fatty acids, and keto-acids can potentiate pancreatic insulin release. Incretins are intestinal hormones with insulinotropic activity and are secreted in response to food ingestion thus integrating diet chemical composition with the regulation of insulin release. In addition, prolactin is required for proper islet development and it stimulates β-cell proliferation.
Source: Domestic Animal Endocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Source Type: research