Mutant insulin,molecular model. Several of the building blocks (residues) have been swapped with those from a similar molecule,insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I). The complex metabolism of IGF and insulin can be studied by examining the properties of mutant forms. Insulin consists of two peptide chains,A and B,which are linked by disulphide bridges. It plays an important role in blood sugar regulation. Insufficient production of insulin leads to glucose accumulation in the blood causing diabetes | |
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