During the process of prohormone ‘proinsulin’ into mature i…

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Published on: August 13, 2026

During the process of prohormone ‘proinsulin’ into mature insulin synthesis

C-peptide is added to proinsulin

C-peptide is removed from proinsulin

β -peptide is added to proinsulin

β -peptide is removed from proinsulin

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Proinsulin contains an extra C-peptide. During maturation, the C-peptide is removed, forming active insulin.

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