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isophane insulins — a group of insulins in which the insulin molecules are combined with protamine molecules to slow down their rate of absorption from the injection site. The insulin is released steadily from the skin into the bloodstream to stabilize blood sugar… … The new mediacal dictionary
insulin — A polypeptide hormone, secreted by beta cells in the islets of Langerhans, that promotes glucose utilization, protein synthesis, and the formation and storage of neutral lipids; available in a variety of preparations including genetically… … Medical dictionary
protamine — Any of a class of proteins, highly basic because rich in l arginine and simpler in constitution than the albumins and globulins, etc., found in fish spermatozoa in combination with nucleic acid; the protamines have a histonelike function and are… … Medical dictionary
insulin — n. a protein hormone, produced in the pancreas by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans, that is important for regulating the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Insulin secretion is stimulated by a high concentration of blood sugar.… … The new mediacal dictionary
protamine — n. one of a group of simple proteins that can be conjugated with nucleic acids to form nucleoproteins. Protamine sulphate (Prosulf) is injected as an antidote to heparin overdosage in oral anticoagulant therapy. Protamine can also be combined… … The new mediacal dictionary
Diabetes in dogs — Illustration of a dog s pancreas. Cell islet in the illustration refers to a pancreatic cell in the Islets of Langerhans, which contain insulin producing beta cells and other endocrine related cells. Permanent damage to these beta cells results… … Wikipedia
Diabetes in cats and dogs — Diabetes mellitus strikes 1 in 400 cats and a similar number of dogs, though recent veterinary studies [ [http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2007/aug/07/2 Fat Cats Facing Diabetes Epidemic, The Guardian, August 7 2007] ] [Journal of Feline… … Wikipedia
Diabetes in cats — Diabetes mellitus strikes 1 in 400 cats, though recent veterinary studies[1][2][3] note that it is becoming more common lately in cats. Symptoms in cats are similar to those in humans. Diabetes in cats occurs less frequently than in dogs.[4] 80… … Wikipedia
Insulin analog — An insulin analog is an altered form of insulin, different from any occurring in nature, but still available to the human body for performing the same action as human insulin in terms of glycemic control. Through genetic engineering of the… … Wikipedia
NPH insulin — (or neutral protamine Hagedorn) (also known as Humulin N, Novolin N, Novolin NPH, NPH Lletin II, and isophane insulin), is an intermediate acting insulin given to help control the blood sugar level of those with diabetes. NPH was created in 1936… … Wikipedia
