Scientists have determined the structure of a previously unseen part of the insulin receptor, making possible new treatments for diabetes. Walter and Eliza Hall Institute scientists have determined ...

Insulin is a protein chain or peptide hormone. There are 51 amino acids in an insulin molecule. It has a molecular weight of 5808 Da. Insulin is produced in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, Vol. 89, No. 6 (Mar. 15, 1992), pp. 2379-2383 (5 pages) Structures of insulin in different crystal forms exhibit ...

In studying the cellular structure and function of insulin, a research team has uncovered previously unknown steps in the development of insulin resistance. Previous investigations of insulin ...

Has your doctor prescribed insulin to help manage your type 1 or type 2 diabetes? You’ll want to know how and when to take it, what side effects could happen, and what other changes you may need to ...

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute scientists have determined the structure of a previously unseen part of the insulin receptor, making possible new treatments for diabetes. The insulin receptor is a ...