The proteins that are genetically engineered in the laboratory for pharmaceutical purpose are called as Therapeutic proteins.
Some of the therapeutic proteins and their uses are listed below in the table:
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Therapeutic protein
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Use
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1.
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Insulin
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Used in the treatment of diabetes
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2.
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Interferons
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Used in the treatment of cancer and viral infections
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3.
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Erythropoietin
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Treatment of kidney disorders and Anemia
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4.
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Tissue plasminogen activator
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Treatment of acute myocardial infarctions and blood clots
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5.
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Hepatitis B surface antigen (vaccine)
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Treatment of Hepatitis B
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6.
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Somatotropin
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Treatment of growth defects
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7.
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Clotting factor VIII and IX
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Treatment of hemophilia
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8.
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Urokinase
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Treatment of heart attacks
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9.
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Growth hormone
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Treats growth defects in children
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10.
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DNase I
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Treatment of Cystic fibrosis
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