Hormone
insulin detemir
Brand Names:
Levemir
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Definitions related to insulin detemir:
  • A long-lasting, recombinant version of human insulin. It is an insulin analogue with myristic acid bound to the lysine at position B29 and a deletion of B30.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A recombinant long-acting insulin and hypoglycemic agent in which a MYRISTIC ACID is conjugated to a LYSINE at position B29. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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