Proinsulin

A substance produced by the pancreas, then converted to insulin.


Precursor molecule for insulin. It consists of an A chain, a B chain, and a C chain. The C chain is split off when the proinsulin is converted to insulin.


A substance produced in the pancreas from which the hormone insulin is derived.


Precursor of insulin produced in the beta cells of the pancreas.


 


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