Products
In many countries, products containing bovine insulin are no longer on the market.
Structure and properties
Bovine insulin (C254H377N65O75S6, Mr = 5734 g/mol) is a purified natural antidiabetic substance from bovine pancreas. It exists as a white powder that is practically insoluble in water. Bovine insulin differs from human insulin in three amino acids.
Effects
Bovine insulin (ATC A10AB02) has blood glucose-lowering properties. The effects are based on the transport of glucose to tissues.
Indications
For the treatment of diabetes mellitus if insulin therapy is necessary.