Insulin molecule,computer artwork. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. It consists of two peptide chains,A and B,which are linked by disulphide bridges. Insulin is released from the pancreas when blood sugar levels are high,for example after a meal. Insufficient production of insulin leads to an accumulation of glucose in the blood causing diabetes. Atoms are colour-coded: carbon (black rings),oxygen (red),nitrogen (cyan),chlorine (grey),sulphur (dark yellow) and zinc (orange,bottom) | |
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Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Animate4.com |
Taille de l’image : | 4843 px × 4843 px |
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