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Why are recombinant therapeutics preferred over products isolated from non-human sources?
They do not induce unwanted immunological responses
How many recombinant therapeutics have been approved for human use worldwide?
30
How has recombinant DNA technology impacted healthcare?
By enabling mass production of safe and more effective therapeutic drugs
Why is the use of bacterium to produce human insulin considered advantageous?
It allows for easy large-scale production of insulin
What was a previous source of insulin before the advent of recombinant DNA technology?
Pancreas of slaughtered cattle and pigs
Why did insulin from an animal source cause some patients to develop allergies or reactions?
Due to eliciting an immune response in the body
Explore the impact of recombinant DNA technology in healthcare, particularly in the mass production of safe and effective therapeutic drugs. Learn how recombinant therapeutics have reduced unwanted immunological responses compared to non-human sources, with many such drugs already approved for human use worldwide.
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