Name | Insulin (human) |
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Synonyms |
MFCD00131380
Oral-lyn Penfil R Ultraphane EINECS 234-279-7 Umulin Velosulin HM ORMD 0801 Insulin(human) |
Description | Insulin(human) is a peptide hormone that regulates the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood and that is produced by the beta cells of the pancreatic islets. |
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In Vitro | The human insulin gene contains two intervening sequences, one is within the region transcribed into the 5'-untranslated segment of the mRNA and the other interrupts the C-peptide encoding region[1]. Human insulin is commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes[2]. |
References |
[1]. Bell GI, et al. Sequence of the human insulin gene. Nature. 1980 Mar 6;284(5751):26-32. |
Molecular Formula | C257H383N65O77S6 |
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Molecular Weight | 5807.58 |
Appearance | Solution |
Storage condition | 2-8°C |
Water Solubility | Soluble up to 10mg/ml in pH <3 or in the presence of surfactants. Adjusting pH with a volatile acid (such as formic acid) prior to dry down will allow the product to be re-dissolved in water. |
Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter |
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Safety Phrases | 22-24/25 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | NM8900250 |