Insulin Collection

Pancreas anatomy, artwork
Pancreas anatomy. Cut-away computer artwork of the pancreas, which secretes digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon, which regulate blood sugar levels

Insulin crystals, light micrograph C017 / 8249
Insulin. Polarised light micrograph (PLM) of crystals of the hormone insulin

Pancreatic islet of Langerhans
Islet of Langerhans. Light micrograph of a section through an islet of Langerhans (pale, centre) in pancreas tissue

Islet of Langerhans, light micrograph
Islet of Langerhans. Light micrograph of a section through an islet of Langerhans (centre) in the pancreas. This structure is composed of clumps of secretory cells

Doctor with glucometer for measuring sugar level and diabetes medical diagnosis blank form. Diabetic blood glucose meter with pills and test tubes

Sir Frederick Grant Banting, 1891 - 1941. Canadian medical scientist, physician, painter, and Nobel laureate noted as the co-discoverer of insulin

Insulin injection, artwork F008 / 2459
Insulin injection, computer artwork

Insulin injection, artwork F008 / 2465
Insulin injection, computer artwork

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Insulin injection, computer artwork

Charles Herbert Best, Canadian physiologist, 1960. Bell (1899-1978) with an assistant (left) in the laboratory

Frederick Grant Banting (1891-1941), Canadian physiologist, 1923

Conceptual image of pancreatic islet of Langerhans

Frederick Grant Banting (1891-1941) Canadian physiologist who with his assistant, CH Best, discovered Insulin (1921). Nobel prize for medicine 1923. Photograph courtesy of The Nobel Foundation

Charles Herbert Best (1899-1978) Canadian physiologist: assisted Banting in isolating the hormone Insulin. Discovered the vitamin choline and the enzyme histaminase

Tablet computer, insulin molecule F006 / 6311
Tablet computer showing a part of the molecule of human insulin. A single insulin molecule is made up of two chains of amino acids, the A and B chains, which are held together by di-sulphide bridges

Insulin, artwork F007 / 7233
Insulin, computer artwork

Insulin, artwork F007 / 7234
Insulin, computer artwork

Insulin injection, artwork F008 / 2463
Insulin injection, computer artwork

Insulin injection, artwork F008 / 2460
Insulin injection, computer artwork

Insulin injection, artwork F008 / 2462
Insulin injection, computer artwork

Insulin injection, artwork F008 / 2456
Insulin injection, computer artwork

Insulin injection, artwork F008 / 2461
Insulin injection, computer artwork

Insulin injection, artwork F008 / 2464
Insulin injection, computer artwork

Insulin injection, artwork F008 / 2458
Insulin injection, computer artwork

Insulin A chain molecule
Insulin A chain. Computer model of an A chain of human insulin that has been synthesized on a crosslinked polystyrene solid support. This is an example of solid phase peptide synthesis (SPPS)

Circulating insulin, artwork F006 / 2355
Insulin. Computer artwork of molecules of insulin circulating in the blood stream

Circulating insulin, artwork F006 / 2354
Insulin. Computer artwork of molecules of insulin circulating in the blood stream

Circulating insulin, artwork F006 / 2353
Insulin. Computer artwork of a molecule of insulin circulating in the blood stream

Insulin molecule C014 / 2121
Insulin molecule. Molecular module of insulin showing its secondary structure. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas

Insulin molecule F006 / 9761
Insulin molecule. Molecular model of the hormone insulin from a pig. Insulin consists of two peptide chains, A and B, which are linked by disulphide bridges

Insulin molecule F006 / 9625
Insulin, molecular model. Insulin plays an important role in blood sugar regulation

Insulin molecule F006 / 9605
Insulin molecule. Molecular model of the hormone insulin. Insulin consists of two peptide chains, A and B, which are linked by disulphide bridges

Insulin molecule F006 / 9558
Insulin, molecular model. Insulin plays an important role in blood sugar regulation

Diabetes insulin pens and equipment. Range of diabetes pens (left) for the injection of insulin

Islet of Langerhans beta cell, TEM
Islet of Langerhans beta cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a beta cell in an islet of Langerhans in the pancreas

Islet of Langerhans, TEM
Islet of Langerhans. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through cells clustered in an islet of Langerhans in the pancreas

Islet of Langerhans, light micrograph C016 / 0514
Islet of Langerhans. Light micrograph of a section through an islet of Langerhans in a pancreas

Islet of Langerhans, light micrograph C016 / 0513
Islet of Langerhans. Light micrograph of a section through an islet of Langerhans in a pancreas

Insulin molecule C014 / 2122
Insulin, molecular module. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. It consists of two peptide chains, A (blue) and B (yellow), which are linked by disulphide bridges

Insulin molecule C014 / 2290
Insulin molecule. Molecular module of insulin showing its primary structure over a background of the molecules electron density map

Insulin molecule C014 / 2120
Insulin molecule. Molecular module of insulin showing its primary structure. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas

Insulin production, artwork
Insulin production. Computer artwork of the human pancreas (yellow) and an islet of Langerhans (green) producing the hormone insulin (small spheres)

Diabetes, conceptual image C013 / 5942
Diabetes, conceptual image. Computer artwork showing the location of the pancreas (pink) in the human body in front of a mound of sugar

Insulin crystals, light micrograph C017 / 8246
Insulin. Polarised light micrograph (PLM) of crystals of the hormone insulin

Islet of Langerhans, TEM C015 / 6418
Islet of Langerhans. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through cells clustered in an islet of Langerhans in the pancreas

Pancreatic cells, TEM
Pancreatic cells. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of an acinar (exocrine) pancreatic cell (blue) adjacent to an hormone- secreting (endocrine) Islet of Langerhans cell (green)

Artwork of insulin secretion in endocrine pancreas
Illustration of the synthesis & secretion of insulin from a beta cell of an islet of Langerhans, the endocrine component of the human pancreas

Illustration of islet of Langerhans in pancreas
Illustration of an islet of Langerhans, a group of specialised cells that forms the endocrine component of the human pancreas. About one million islets are scattered throughout the pancreas

Pancreatic alpha cell, TEM
Pancreatic alpha cell. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a hormone-secreting (endocrine) alpha cell, found in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas

Insulin-secreting pancreatic cells
Insulin production. Artwork of a section through beta cells secreting insulin (blue spheres) into a capillary (small blood vessel, grey tube). Beta cells are found in the pancreas

Diabetic sweets. Sugar-free chocolate and boiled sweets. These are suitable for diabetics because they don t contain any sugars, such as sucrose or glucose

Colour TEM of genetically-altered E. coli bacteria
Genetically-altered bacteria. Coloured Trans- mission Electron Micrograph (TEM) of Escherichia coli bacteria which have been genetically engin- eered to produce human insulin

Insulin production. Scientists working in a facility for the production of recombinant human insulin

Mutant insulin, molecular model
Mutant insulin. Molecular model of an insulin hexamer that has had some of its sequence changed or modified

Islets of Langerhans cells, artwork
Islets of Langerhans cells, computer artwork. These cells (large, pink) of the pancreas release hormones (dots) into the blood

PPAR regulatory molecule. Molecular model of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARG, pink) bound to a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule (orange and green)

Normal blood glucose level, artwork
Normal blood glucose (sugar) level. Artwork depicting the normal levels of blood glucose (red dots) and the hormone insulin (yellow crosses) in the human body after a meal

Insulin molecule, close-up view
Insulin. Computer graphic showing a part of the molecule of human insulin. Insulin is a hormone which is produced in the pancreas by cells of the Islets of Langerhans

Insulin crystals, light micrograph
Insulin. Polarised light micrograph (PLM) of crystals of the hormone insulin. The crystals appear hexagonal in shape

Fred Sanger, British biochemist
Fred Sanger. Caricature of the British biochemist and double Nobel laureate Frederick Sanger(born 1918)

B-chain of insulin molecule
Insulin. Computer graphic showing a part of the molecule of human insulin

Computer artwork of the hormone insulin
Insulin. Computer artwork of a molecule of the hormone insulin, essential in maintaining the balance of glucose metabolism in the body

Insulin molecule, computer artwork. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. It consists of two peptide chains, A and B, which are linked by disulphide bridges

Polarised LM of crystals of insulin
Insulin. Polarised light micrograph of crystals of the hormone insulin. The crystals appear hexagonal in shape

Insulin hormone, molecular model
Insulin hormone. Molecular model of the bovine form of the hormone insulin, produced by the pancreas in mammals to aid the body in metabolising sugars

Insulin molecule
Insulin. Computer artwork of a molecule of insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. It consists of two peptide chains, A (centre to right) and B (left)

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Insulin, a vital hormone produced by the pancreas, plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels. The intricate anatomy of the pancreas houses the remarkable Islets of Langerhans, where insulin is synthesized and secreted. These microscopic clusters of cells are beautifully captured in light micrographs, showcasing their significance. The discovery was a monumental breakthrough in medical history. Canadian physiologists Charles Herbert Best and Frederick Grant Banting were instrumental in unraveling its secrets. In 1923, Banting and his team successfully isolated insulin from pancreatic extracts, revolutionizing diabetes treatment forever. Sir Frederick Grant Banting's contributions to medicine extend beyond his co-discovery of insulin; he was also an accomplished painter and Nobel laureate. Gordon Ross' illustration vividly portrays this multi-talented scientist who left an indelible mark on humanity through his groundbreaking work. Artwork depicting insulin crystals further emphasizes its importance as a therapeutic agent for individuals with diabetes. Insulin injections have become a lifeline for millions worldwide, enabling them to manage their condition effectively. These artistic renderings capture the essence of this life-saving procedure. A cross-sectional biomedical illustration sheds light on how sulphonylurea drugs stimulate insulin-producing cells within the pancreas to increase production. This innovative approach has provided new avenues for managing diabetes and improving patients' quality of life. In summary, from its intricate anatomy within the pancreas to its crystalline structure under microscopic examination, insulin remains at the forefront of medical advancements thanks to brilliant minds like Best and Banting. As we continue our quest for better treatments for diabetes, let us appreciate both the scientific marvels behind this hormone and those who dedicated their lives to understanding it fully.