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Compared to typical chemical drugs, proteins used in biotech products are:
Compared to typical chemical drugs, proteins used in biotech products are:
- Simpler in structure
- Less potent and used in higher concentrations
- Inherently unstable and have complex degradation profiles (correct)
- More stable and predictable
Protein drugs are described as:
Protein drugs are described as:
- Extremely potent (correct)
- Having a broad spectrum of activity
- Not effective in treating diseases
- Having a high therapeutic index
Which method is NOT used for sterilizing most protein pharmaceuticals?
Which method is NOT used for sterilizing most protein pharmaceuticals?
- Filtration
- Autoclaving (correct)
- Gas sterilization
- Ionizing radiation sterilization
What is a characteristic of proteins used in biotech products?
What is a characteristic of proteins used in biotech products?
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What is NOT a characteristic of protein drugs?
What is NOT a characteristic of protein drugs?
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Study Notes
Protein Drugs Characteristics
- Compared to typical chemical drugs, proteins used in biotech products are inherently unstable and have complex degradation profiles.
- Protein drugs are described as extremely potent.
Sterilization Methods for Protein Pharmaceuticals
- Autoclaving is used for sterilizing some protein pharmaceuticals.
- Gas sterilization is used for sterilizing some protein pharmaceuticals.
- Ionizing radiation sterilization is used for sterilizing some protein pharmaceuticals.
- Filtration is used for sterilizing some protein pharmaceuticals.
- Dry heat sterilization is NOT used for sterilizing most protein pharmaceuticals.
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