41,48,49 It has been reported that up to 75% of their metabolism is unproductive due to proton leak (premature leakage of protons through the inner mitochondrial membrane not mediated by ATP synthase) which is staggering, given that insulin secretion occurs in an ATP-dependent manner
The importance of insulin regulation and metabolic control has led to recruitment of genes in this pathway in venom function in various species
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Consequently, even high-dose GIP infusions have demonstrated minimal glucose-lowering effects in this population [22]