Protein Formulation Optimization Quiz

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What is the primary cause of aggregation of unfolded proteins like hGH?

  • Formation of complex structures resistant to aggregates
  • Hydrophobic interactions between unfolded proteins (correct)
  • Presence of Zn binding sites
  • Surfactant occupation of surfaces/interfaces

How does hGH counteract aggregation?

  • By forming complex structures resistant to aggregates through Zn binding sites + By preventing proteins from coming together using surfactants like polysorbate-20 (correct)
  • By exposing hydrophobic interior to promote aggregation
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  • By interacting with solid formulations or liquid interfaces

What role do surfactants like polysorbate-20 play in preventing protein aggregation?

  • Exposing hydrophobic interior of proteins
  • Promoting hydrophobic interactions between unfolded proteins
  • Facilitating the formation of protein aggregates
  • Occupying surfaces/interfaces, preventing hydrophobic interactions (correct)

Which amino acid residues are the principle sites of deamidation in alkaline pH for human growth hormone?

<p>Asn-149 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of degradation of human growth hormone leading to immunogenicity?

<p>Immune response (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which amino acid residue is the major oxidative site for human growth hormone?

<p>Methionine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary structure of human growth hormone?

<p>Contains 191 amino acids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to aggregation of unfolded proteins like hGH?

<p>Hydrophobic interactions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do surfactants like polysorbate-20 play in preventing protein aggregation?

<p>Occupying surfaces/interfaces to prevent hydrophobic interactions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does hGH counteract aggregation?

<p>Zn binding sites form complex structures resistant to aggregate formation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of human growth hormone (hGH)?

<p>Stimulating growth in pediatric patients and maintaining metabolic balance in adult patients (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of oxidation of methionine residue in human growth hormone?

<p>Formation of metsulfoxide, which does not affect the hormone's potency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does deamidated human growth hormone exist inside our bodies?

<p>Pituitary gland in the brain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern related to the degradation of human growth hormone?

<p>Immunogenicity leading to an immune response (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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