| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, 208016, UP India;2. Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, 208016, UP India
These authors contributed equally to this work.;3. Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, 208016, UP India |
| Abstract: | The discovery of insulin came with very high hopes for diabetic patients. In 2021, the world celebrated the 100th anniversary of the discovery of this vital hormone. However, external use of insulin is highly affected by its aggregating tendency that occurs during its manufacturing, transportation, and improper handling which ultimately leads to its pharmaceutically and biologically ineffective form. In this review, we aim to discuss the various approaches used for decelerating insulin aggregation which results in the enhancement of its overall structural stability and usage. The approaches that are discussed are broadly classified as either a measure through excipient additions or by intrinsic modifications in the insulin native structure. |
