Noun
C-peptide (plural C-peptides)
(biochemistry) The inactive polypeptide excised from proinsulin during its conversion to insulin, containing 31 amino acid residues and secreted in equimolar amounts to insulin from beta cells.
A "basic version" would include insulin, cortisol, and electrolytes, with C-peptide and drug screen for adults and growth hormone in children. Source: Internet
Both C-peptide and mature insulin are biologically active. Source: Internet
A c-peptide test can determine how much insulin the pancreas is producing. Source: Internet
C-peptide A substance the pancreas releases into the bloodstream in equal amounts to insulin. Source: Internet
C-peptide varies much more between animal species than does insulin itself. Source: Internet
Generally speaking, routine measurement of C-peptide as a measure of insulin production is not recommended unless there is genuine doubt as to whether someone has type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Source: Internet