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. The insulin molecule is made up of two chains of amino acids (A & B chains)

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

Pancreatic islet of Langerhans
Islet of Langerhans. Light micrograph of a section through an islet of Langerhans (pale, centre) in pancreas tissue. This clump of secretory cells forms part of the endocrine system of the body

Charles Herbert Best, Canadian physiologist, 1960. Bell (1899-1978) with an assistant (left) in the laboratory. Bell assisted Frederick Banting to isolate insulin (1921)

Frederick Grant Banting (1891-1941), Canadian physiologist, 1923. Banting and his assistant, CH Best, discovered insulin in 1921

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

Insulin injection, artwork F008 / 2457
Insulin injection, computer artwork

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

Plaited loaf of bread, view from above

Slices of chocolate cake and fruit crumble, close up

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. It is released from the pancreas when blood sugar levels are high, for example after a meal

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. It is released from the pancreas when blood sugar levels are high, for example after a meal

Diabetes insulin pens and equipment. Range of diabetes pens (left) for the injection of insulin. From left, these are: a HumaPen Luxura insulin pen from Eli Lilly, a ClikSTAR insulin pen from Sanofi

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. Scattered throughout the pancreas, the islets are endocrine cells that secrete a range of hormones

Islet of Langerhans, light micrograph C016 / 0513
Islet of Langerhans. Light micrograph of a section through an islet of Langerhans in a pancreas. Scattered throughout the pancreas, the islets are endocrine cells that secrete a range of hormones

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. The insulin molecule is made up of two chains of amino acids (A & B chains)

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

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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.