The receptor for this hormone has tyrosine kinase activity.

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[Chapter 7; Table 7.2]. Hormone receptors with tyrosine kinase activity include those for insulin and for insulin-like growth factors (IGF). The $\beta$ subunits of the insulin receptor have tyrosine kinase activity and, when activated by insulin, the receptors autophosphorylate. The phosphorylated receptors then phosphorylase intracellular proteins; this process ultimately results in the physiologic actions of insulin.

The Receptor for This Hormone Has Tyrosine Kinase Activity