Recombinant Human Insulin (Noun)
Meaning
A form of insulin (trade name Humulin) made from recombinant DNA that is identical to human insulin; used to treat diabetics who are allergic to preparations made from beef or pork insulin.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Recombinant human insulin was first approved for use in humans in 1982 and has since become a widely used treatment for diabetes.
- The development of recombinant human insulin revolutionized the treatment of diabetes, providing a safer and more effective alternative to animal-derived insulin.
- Recombinant human insulin is produced through a process of genetic engineering, in which the human insulin gene is inserted into a bacterium or yeast cell.
- The use of recombinant human insulin has greatly reduced the risk of allergic reactions and other complications associated with traditional insulin therapy.
- Recombinant human insulin is now used by millions of people with diabetes worldwide, and has become a cornerstone of modern diabetes management.