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Insulin is produced by genetic engineering using:

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Recombinant human insulin is produced by cloning A and B chain genes or proinsulin cDNA into plasmid vector expressed in Escherichia coli. Bacterial fermentation yields inclusion bodies processed and refolded to active hormone. This replaced animal insulin, avoiding immunogenicity and supply limitations.

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