Synonym: Insulin from bovine pancreas
CAS Number 11070-73-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C254H377N65O75S6
Molecular Weight 5733.49
Related Categories | Analytical Standards, Analytical/Chromatography,Pharmacopeia & Metrological Institutes Standards, USP Standards, USP Standards I - K |
Two-chain polypeptide hormone produced by the -cells of pancreatic islets. Its molecular weight is ~5800 Da. The and chains are joined by two interchain disulfide bonds. The chain contains an intrachain disulfide bond. Insulin regulates the cellular uptake, utilization, and storage of glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids and inhibits the breakdown of glycogen, protein, and fat.