Analysis of Insulin (Human, Non-human primate, Canine) by MSD Hypersensitive Multi-Factor Electrochemiluminescence Analyzer (CAT#: STEM-MB-0369-LGZ)

Introduction

Insulin is a protein hormone secreted by the islet β cells in the pancreas when stimulated by endogenous or exogenous substances such as glucose, lactose, ribose, arginine, and glucagon. Insulin is the only hormone in the body that lowers blood sugar, and at the same time promotes the synthesis of glycogen, fat, and protein. Insulin is an important polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism. Abnormal level of insulin is associated with diabetes mellitus characterized by chronic hyperglycemia. Therefore, reliable quantification of insulin is important for clinical purpose such as diabetes diagnosis and treatment.