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How is proinsulin different from the functional insulin in humans?
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23/12/2021 3:46 pm
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How is proinsulin different from the functional insulin in humans?
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23/12/2021 3:58 pm
- Proinsulin contains an additional polypeptide chain called C-peptide.
- In the functional insulin, C-peptide is absent, as it is removed during processing.
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