LIFE SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -The first genetically engineered, synthetic “human” insulin was produced in 1978 using E. coli bacteria to produce the insulin. Eli Lilly went on in 1982 to sell the first commercially available biosynthetic human insulin under the brand name Humulin.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1923, Lilly became the first company to commercialize insulin. Today, we are commemorating the centennial of insulin by recognizing the work of researchers, advocates and people living with diabetes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Human insulin was the first recombinant biopharmaceutical approved in the US in 1982. Prior to that, protein products approved for use in humans were extracted from natural sources.

Detailed explanation-4: -15 October 1923 – insulin produced on a mass scale Eli Lilly become the first manufacturer to mass produce insulin and in October 1923 they began shipping the first commercial supply of insulin.