Bovine Insulin

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.