C-peptide of human insulin is -

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Published on: August 26, 2026

A part of mature insulin molecule

Responsible for formation of disulphide bridges

Removed during maturation of pro-insulin to insulin

Responsible for its biological activity

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Human proinsulin contains A-chain, B-chain, and C-peptide. During maturation, the C-peptide is removed, leaving the A and B chains linked by disulphide bonds to form active insulin.

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