Insulin Model©

Cell Processes & Transport

This beautiful alpha carbon backbone insulin model engages students as they investigate the story of homeostasis, spanning the molecular to the organismal scale. The colors of the Insulin Model^© coordinate with the Insulin mRNA to Protein Kit^©.

Students will 

• Discover the A and B chains of the peptide hormone
• Examine how the chains are stabilized by two disulfide bonds
• Observe the cysteine side chains that make the disulfide bonds

The colors of the Insulin Model^© coordinate with the Insulin mRNA to Protein Kit^©.

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This 5” model is printed in plastic and should be handled with care. While much less fragile than plaster models, it can break if abused.