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Zinc Insulin Crystals

Zinc Insulin Crystals

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Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
hormone, synthetic
date made
1943
maker
Eli Lilly and Company
place made
United States: Indiana, Indianapolis
Physical Description
glass (overall material)
cork (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3.9 cm x 1.9 cm; 1 17/32 in x 3/4 in
overall: 1 5/8 in x 7/8 in; 4.1275 cm x 2.2225 cm
ID Number
2002.0038.04
catalog number
2002.0038.04
accession number
2002.0038
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Diabetes
Data Source
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