Prior to genetically engineered insulin, insulin for diabetic patients was primarily sourced from pigs and cows, which could cause allergic reactions. Humulin, produced by genetically modified bacteria, offered a purer and more readily available alternative.
The first genetically engineered human insulin was launched in the year
Asked in Government Polytechnic Lecturer Group B Exam 2015 16 2015 · Topic: Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (Industrial Biotechnology: Bioreactors, Bioprocessing, Production of Biopharmaceuticals)
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