PROINSULIN
\pɹˈɔ͡ɪnsuːlˌɪn], \pɹˈɔɪnsuːlˌɪn], \p_ɹ_ˈɔɪ_n_s_uː_l_ˌɪ_n]\
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A precursor of insulin, with a molecular weight of 8,000 to 10,000. It has minimum hormonal activity and is converted to insulin by removal of the connecting C peptide, leaving the two (A and B)-chain, active insulin molecule. (Dorland, 28th ed)
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