TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

PROINSULINE [1 record]

Record 1 2003-06-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Biochemistry
  • Biotechnology
DEF

A protein, made in the islet cells of the pancreas consisting in man of a single chain of 84 amino acids, from which insulin is produced by enzymatic removal of 33 amino acids from the middle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Biochimie
  • Biotechnologie
OBS

On observe le même effet dans la chaîne C de la molécule de proinsuline, un précurseur de l'insuline.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Microbiología y parasitología
  • Bioquímica
  • Biotecnología
Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: