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
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humulin::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | recombinant human insulin |
| Type of | insulin |
Examples of humulin
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Humulin notched $985 million, while Forteo took in $709 million.
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- Recombinant human insulin: 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
- Humulin is the brand name for a group of biosynthetic human insulin products, originally developed by Genentech in 1978 (Generic names regular insulin, insulin isophane and the Lente series consisting of Lente (known generically as insulin zinc suspension) is actually a mixture of Ultralente and ...
- Brand of insulin - several different types with different uses. See insulin for more.
