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The figure depicts the intracellular cascade stimulated by insulin: 1—Insulin binds to its ligand; 2—IRS recognizes the phosphorylated receptor; 3—Activated IRS promotes the activity of PI3K, producing PIP3; 4—PIP3 stimulates both PDK1 and 2, activating Akt.
