Hormone
ultralente insulin
Subclass of:
Insulin, Long-Acting
Definitions related to ultralente insulin:
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(insulin, ultralente) A long-acting form of crystalline insulin often used in combination with a short-acting insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Administered once daily, this type of insulin may be derived from porcine, bovine, or recombinant sources. Endogenous human insulin, a pancreatic hormone composed of two polypeptide chains, is important for the normal metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats; it has anabolic effects on many types of tissues. (NCI04)NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(insulin, ultralente) A preparation of insulin and zinc chloride in the form of a crystalline suspension. Typically the duration of ultralente insulin activity lasts between 18-30 hours after dosage.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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