{"product_id":"insulin","title":"Insulin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis assay is intended for the in vitro quantitative determination of insulin in human serum and plasma. It is used to aid in diagnosing disorders of carbohydrate metabolism. Insulin is a peptide hormone with a molecular weight of about 6000 Daltons, secreted by pancreatic beta cells. It consists of two polypeptide chains and is released into the bloodstream in pulses, closely linked to glucose levels. Insulin's main role is to assist glucose uptake in liver, adipose tissue, and muscle, exerting a hypoglycemic effect. Insulin is produced from proinsulin, which is split into insulin and C-peptide before entering the bloodstream. About half of the insulin is metabolized by the liver, while C-peptide is inactivated by the kidneys. The half-life of circulating insulin is 3–5 minutes. Insulin testing is important in cases where non-human insulin therapy may cause anti-insulin antibodies, as it reflects biologically active insulin levels better than C-peptide tests. Disruptions in insulin metabolism can cause diabetes or hypoglycemia. Low insulin levels can result from beta-cell destruction (type I diabetes), decreased synthesis or activity (type II diabetes), or insulin resistance. Excessive, unregulated insulin secretion may cause hypoglycemia, often due to liver or kidney failure or pancreatic tumors. Insulin testing is also vital for monitoring glucose tolerance in pregnancy and early detection of diabetes risk. Common testing methods include ELISA, chemiluminescence, and immunofluorescence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Enlight","offers":[{"title":"12 TESTS","offer_id":52728775999787,"sku":null,"price":4704.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 TESTS","offer_id":52728776032555,"sku":null,"price":9000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1827\/3323\/files\/INSULIN-01.jpg?v=1772867153","url":"https:\/\/shop.encorebiomedicals.com\/products\/insulin","provider":"Encore Biomedicals ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}