Insulin Lispro
Insulin Lispro
Insulin Lispro (pronounced as in-su-lin lis-pro) is a fast-acting insulin analog used to control high blood sugar in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. It is a human insulin analog that has been designed to have a rapid onset of action for subcutaneous administration.
Etymology
The term "Insulin Lispro" is derived from its chemical structure. The term "Lispro" is a portmanteau of "Lysine-Proline", which refers to the inversion of the amino acids lysine and proline in the B chain of the insulin molecule.
Usage
Insulin Lispro is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. It is usually given as part of a treatment program that may include diet, exercise, and other medications.
Related Terms
- Insulin: A hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
- Diabetes Mellitus: A group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood.
- Blood Sugar: The concentration of glucose present in the blood.
- Amino Acids: Organic compounds that combine to form proteins.
- Lysine: An essential amino acid that plays an important role in protein synthesis.
- Proline: A proteinogenic amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Insulin Lispro
- Wikipedia's article - Insulin Lispro
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