Insulin is an anabolic protein.
Insulin: An Anabolic Protein Hormone
Insulin, a vital hormone in human metabolism, is specifically an anabolic protein. The reference provided states: "Insulin plays a central role in the regulation of human metabolism. The hormone is a 51-residue anabolic protein that is secreted by the β-cells in the Islets of Langerhans. Containing two chains (A and B)".
This means it promotes building up of tissues and storage of energy. It is composed of 51 amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. Insulin's structure comprises two polypeptide chains, designated as chain A and chain B. These chains are essential for insulin's activity in regulating blood sugar levels.
