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proinsulin

American  
[proh-in-suh-lin, -ins-yuh-] / proʊˈɪn sə lɪn, -ˈɪns jə- /

noun

Biochemistry.
  1. the prohormone of insulin, converted into insulin by enzymatic removal of part of the molecule.


Etymology

Origin of proinsulin

First recorded in 1915–20; pro- 1 + insulin


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When cells produced extra BiP but lacked p58IPK, they showed only modest gains in proinsulin folding and its movement out of the cell.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026

Their beta cells made smaller amounts of both proinsulin and insulin.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026

The investigators also identified additional partner proteins involved in folding and transporting proinsulin, as well as detecting and managing misfolded versions.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026

The team identified several biomarkers related to insulin resistance -- such as fasting insulin, insulin at 30 minutes and 120 minutes, proinsulin, and serum C-peptide -- that were associated with increased AS risk.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 27, 2024

The insulin and proinsulin, which would need to be extracted and purified for use, were expressed at a few grams per liter in the milk.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2024

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