What are the characteristics of insulin

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What are the characteristics of insulin produced by the enzyme Genetic Engineering ?
Is identical of the human insulin ?
 
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It can be identical. There are also slightly modified versions (insulin analoges) which have better uptake and lifetime characteristics.
 

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