Chromium Flashcards
1
Q
How does chromate interact with insulin
4 steps
A
Transferrin delivers chromium to receptors
Chromium is released inside the cell
4 chromium atoms form with chromudulin to make holochromodulin
Holochromodulin binds to the Beta sub unit of the insulin receptor to potentiate insulin action
2
Q
2 characteristics of chromium
A
Increase insulin action and sensitivity
3
Q
Chromudulin binds to the beta subunit of the insulin receptor and stimulates
A
Tyrosine kinase activity
4
Q
Chromate may inhibit
A
Activity of phosphotyrosine phosphatase to prolong insulin signaling
5
Q
Chromium is associated with what hormone
A
Insulin