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Illustrate any ‘three’ genes which can be used in gene therapy |
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Answer» a. Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) is used to prevent or reverse blood clots. b. Human Growth Hormone producer gene helps treat pituitary dwarfism. c. Human blood clotting factor VIII is used to treat hemophiliacs. d. Human insulin (HUMULIN) to treat diabetes (insulin dependent diabetes) e. Tissue growth factor - Beta promotes epidermal growth and formation of new blood vessels. Used in treatment of burns and for wound healing. f. DNase is used to treat cystic fibrosis. g. Bovine growth hormone helps to increase cattle and dairy yield. h. Recombinant vaccines for prophylaxis of human and animal viral diseases (hepatitis B). i. Genetically engineered bacteria helps in enhanced production of industrial enzymes, citric acid and ethanol. |
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