Biotechnological applications in medicine 1 Flashcards
humulin
1
Q
How many recombinant therapeutics have been approved for human use?
A
30
2
Q
In India how many of drugs are been marketed?
A
12
3
Q
Use of Humulin
A
reduce sugar level and treat diabetes mellitus
4
Q
Use of factor VIII
A
clotting factor used for Haemophilia A
5
Q
Use of alpha interferon
A
vaccine for hepatitis c ,in blood cancer
6
Q
Use of interleukins
A
immunological disorders
7
Q
Use of streptokinase
A
used as clot buster by cardiac patients
8
Q
Use of erythropoietin
A
treats anemia
9
Q
Where was insulin earlier extracted from?
A
from pancreas of slaughtered cattle and pigs.
10
Q
Where is insulin secreted from in the body?
A
beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans of pancreas
11
Q
Function of insulin in the body
A
to control glucose in blood
12
Q
Who suggested management of adult- onset diabetes ?
A
Banting and Best
13
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