Insulin (bovine pancreas) is a peptide hormone used primarily as a biochemical reagent in laboratory research, including studies on glucose metabolism, cell signaling, and diabetes models. It is not intended for human therapeutic use.

This product facilitates the uptake of glucose into cells, particularly in muscle and adipose tissue, and inhibits glucose production in the liver, mimicking its physiological role.

In research contexts, it is essential for type 1 diabetes models where insulin production is absent, and may be used in type 2 diabetes studies when other agents are insufficient. It is also applied in gestational diabetes research and for managing hyperkalemia by promoting potassium uptake into cells.

Available formulations include various acting profiles (rapid, short, intermediate, long-acting), though this product is a powdered form with specified potency. Administration in experiments is typically via injection or addition to cell culture media. Monitoring is crucial to avoid hypo- or hyperglycemia in model systems.

Additionally, it finds use in emergency research scenarios, such as hyperglycemia or ketoacidosis models, complications of diabetes.