n.a form of insulin (trade name Humulin) made from recombinant DNA that is identical to human insulin; used to treat diabetics who are allergic to preparations made from beef or pork insulin
Two weeks ago, the jury decided that Genentech breached a 1976 contract relating to research done by two City of Hope scientists, Arthur Riggs and Keiichi Itakura , that led to Humulin, a synthetic insulin that was the first biotechnology drug.
The jury decided that Genentech (nyse: DNA - news - people ) breached a 1976 contract relating to research done by two City of Hope scientists, Arthur Riggs and Keiichi Itakura, that led to Humulin, a synthetic insulin that was the first biotechnology drug.