Insulin receptor agonists

frame|right|Insulin is a peptide hormone containing two chains cross-linked by disulfide bridges.

protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens

biosynthetic insulin used as injectable medication

pharmaceutical drug

protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens

short-acting insulin formulation

Mecasermin, sold under the brand name Increlex, also known as recombinant human insulin-like growth factor-1 (rhIGF-1), is a recombinant form of human insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-I) which is used in the long-term treatment of growth failure and short stature in children with severe primary IGF-I deficiency, for instance due to growth hormone deficiency or Laron syndrome (growth hormone insensitivity).