The C-peptide is

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Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 21, 2026

The C-peptide is

Not present in proinsulin

Present in mature insulin

Removed during maturation of insulin

Also present in artificial insulin

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Proinsulin contains the C-peptide connecting the A and B chains.

During insulin maturation, the C-peptide is cleaved off, leaving the active insulin composed of A and B chains linked by disulphide bonds.

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