F. Sanger sequenced insulin, revealing its structure of two chains (21 and 30 amino acids) connected by disulfide bridges.
F. Sanger determined the amino acid sequence of insulin, which consists of two chains (21 and 30 amino acids) linked by disulfide bridges.
| Front | Structure of Insulin and name of scientist |
|---|---|
| Back | F. Sanger (determined sequence of amino acids in insulin after 10 years of work) Two chains: 21 + 30, held together by disulphide bridges |
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