2007-02-12 13:45:54 · 3 answers · asked by jmartinme 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
YES!!
Human insulin protein molecules produced by bacteria are gathered and purified. The process of purifying and producing cow and pig insulin has been greatly reduced or eliminated.
2007-02-12 14:07:50 · answer #1 · answered by bAdgIrL™ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The modern day insulin analogs are produced by using recombinant DNA technology. Insulin glargine is an example of this. This is a long acting insulin analog that is typically dosed for diabetics once daily. It is commercially available through prescription as Lantus. Lantus is produced using a safe version of E. coli bacteria. More can be researched on this topic by searching these specific terms.
2007-02-12 22:08:33 · answer #2 · answered by Matthewch6 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. E.coli is used. Human insulin made this way only is widely used .
2007-02-13 03:26:13 · answer #3 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋