cpk representation of insulin molecule

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cpk representation of insulin molecule. T.Blundell & N Campillo. CC0 1.0 Universal. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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CPK representation of the insulin molecule. Each chain is shown in a different colour. Insulin molecules consist of two polypeptide chains (A and B) linked by disulphide bonds. Insulin decreases blood glucose concentrations, and increases cell permeability to monosaccharides, amino acids and fatty acids. Defects of insulin are the causeof hyperinsulinemia and type-II diabetes mellitus.

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