Recent Lessons

Show all results for ""

Freeze-Drying of Proteins

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the primary goal of using closed loop systems in protein delivery?

To calculate the required input rate for the delivery system
To measure the plasma level of the protein
To stabilize a certain body function (correct)
To administer the drug at a constant rate over time

What is the primary mechanism of the competitive desorption approach in self-regulating systems?

Competition between glycosylated insulin and glucose for binding sites (correct)
Enzyme-substrate reactions
Allosteric modification of insulin structure
pH drop induced by glucose conversion

What is the ultimate goal of self-regulating systems in insulin release?

To maintain a constant blood glucose level
To stabilize blood glucose levels in diabetics (correct)
To administer insulin at a constant rate over time
To regulate insulin release based on local glucose concentrations

What is the role of glucose oxidase in enzyme-substrate reactions?

To convert glucose to gluconic acid (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the algorithm in closed loop systems?

To calculate the required input rate for the delivery system (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of insulin release from an implanted reservoir in self-regulating systems?

pH drop induced by glucose conversion (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of self-regulating systems in insulin delivery?

Regulation of insulin release based on local glucose concentrations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of concanavalin (Con A) in the competitive desorption approach?

To bind to glycosylated insulin (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of the self-regulating insulin delivery system?

Imobilized Con A beads (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pump system in closed loop systems?

To administer the drug at the required rate over time (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying