Dave, Jayant B.

Kaleidoscopic view on discovery of life saving biologic insulin, hundred years of fascinating his-tory and future leads - Vol.53(11), Nov - Mumbai Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Science 2021 - 18-20p.

The development of therapeutic insulin in 1921 by collaborative effort of four scientists was a landmark breakthrough in the history of
medicine that transformed the management of diabetes that has been afflicting mankind for the last many centuries and not relenting.
November 2021 marks the century of phenomenal discovery. Insulin treatment is promising but not accessible to many in desperate
need. The article highlights intricacies of insulin discovery, evolution of therapy and future leads. Centenary of the discovery presents
a unique opportunity to pay tributes to largehearted Noble laureate scientists and bring about a meaningful change in lives of millions
of people living with diabetes and the millions more at risk.


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