NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 10. biotechnology and its application
The human protein named \(\alpha\)-1-antitrypsin, obtained from transgenic animals, is used for the treatment of :
- A Emphysema
- B Alzheimer's disease
- C Rheumatoid arthritis
- D Cystic fibrosis
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(A) Emphysema
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(A) Emphysema
Transgenic animals that produce useful biological products can be created by the introduction of the portion of DNA (or genes) which codes for a particular product.
The human protein \(\alpha-1\) -antitrypsin is produced by transgenic animals and is used to treat emphysema.
Similar attempts are being made for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU) and cystic fibrosis.
Transgenic animals that produce useful biological products can be created by the introduction of the portion of DNA (or genes) which codes for a particular product.
The human protein \(\alpha-1\) -antitrypsin is produced by transgenic animals and is used to treat emphysema.
Similar attempts are being made for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU) and cystic fibrosis.
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