What are the characteristics of insulin

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markone2

What are the characteristics of insulin produced by the enzyme Genetic Engineering ?
Is identical of the human insulin ?

Last edited: May 15, 2009

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alxm

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It can be identical. There are also slightly modified versions (insulin analoges) which have better uptake and lifetime characteristics.