Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

General description

Recombinant, human insulin (zinc) expressed in P. pastoris. Peptide anabolic hormone produced by pancreatic β-cells. Increases the synthesis of protein, fat, glycogen, and substrate oxidation in mitochondria. Interacts with membrane insulin receptor to cause its biological actions.

Recombinant, human insulin (zinc) expressed in P. pastoris. A peptide anabolic hormone produced by pancreatic β-cells.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Other Notes

Mohan, C., et al. 1989. Curr. Topics Cell. Reg.30, 105.Johnson, I.S. 1983. Science219, 632.

Packaging

50 mg in Glass bottle

Preparation Note

Insulin is practically insoluble from pH 4.5-7.0.

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution store in the refrigerator (4°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 weeks at 4°C.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)