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Published on: August 13, 2026
What is the disadvantage of using porcine insulin (from pig) in diabetic patients?
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Porcine (pig) insulin is structurally similar to human insulin but not identical. Because of slight differences in amino acid sequence, the human immune system may recognize it as foreign and trigger an immune response.
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