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The production of clotting factor proteins (the treatment for hemophilia) has many different parts. While much of the clotting factor protein used to treat hemophilia is recombinant (I'll explain this term in the next paragraph) I feel it important to also point out that a lot of the medications are still plasma derived, basically just separated off from human blood.
The recombinant protein molecules that are used to treat hemophilia (for the sake of the question we'll use the term drug, even though it would more accurately be called a biologic) are created in a lab, not being pulled out of human blood. The molecules themselves are not exactly being genetically engineered either. To produce these protein molecules, specific cells have been genetically engineered to create them and excrete them as a biproduct. These cells are cultured in large vats where the protein molecules are collected.
Advantages to these "recombinant" medications are in the purity and perceived safety. Since the protein molecules are not derived from blood the chance of contamination from a contaminated blood supply can be eliminated. The ability to culture these cells and produce the proteins in this manner also prevent the supply of the medication from relying on the blood supply, which throughout recent history has varied greatly as natural catastrophes, wars, and many other situations may deplete the blood supply.
What else can I help you with?
What is an innovation of medical engineering?
An innovation of medical engineering is pharmacuedical drugs that are genetically engineered.
What are drugs in genetically modified food?
Except for the rBGH hormone used in animals raised for food, genetically engineered food does not actually contain drugs. Genetically modified foods involve extracting a gene from one species (often a bacteria) and inserting it into another species (often corn or soybeans) in order to bring about a desired trait. This process is also used to develop new drugs
What are the 5 examples of products of biotechnology?
Biotechnology Products: Bt cotton Round-up Ready corn Enbrel and other drugs Aspartame Genetically engineered papaya
What is biopharming?
Biopharming is the method of using genetically modified plants, animals, or microorganisms to produce pharmaceuticals, vaccines, enzymes, or other high-value proteins. These genetically engineered organisms are used as "bioreactors" to produce biologically active substances that can be harvested for medical or industrial purposes. Biopharming has the potential to create cost-effective and sustainable methods of producing important drugs and therapies.
True or false scientists use genetic engineering to produce bacteria that is capable of synthesizing human proteins?
True in the 'manufacture' of Human Insulin - 'Humulin" genetically engineered bacteria are used to produce drugs and other chemicals that benefit humans.
Do humans use bacteria to synthesize drugs?
Yes, humans do use bacteria to synthesize drugs. This technique is known as biopharmaceutical production, where bacteria are genetically engineered to produce specific drugs or drug components in a controlled environment. This method allows for the efficient and cost-effective production of medicines.
What is xenomouse?
Xenomouse is a genetically modified mouse that has been engineered to produce specific human antibodies. These antibodies can then be used for therapeutic purposes, such as in the development of new drugs or treatments for various diseases.
Why were biologists interested in cloning sheep?
Dolly's creator was primarily interested in cloning as a better way to make drugs. Ian Wilmut's sponsor, PPL Therapeutics Ltd., had proven that sheep which were genetically engineered could make certain drugs in their milk. If the sheep could be cloned, they could build a herd of drug producing sheep.
Do people start using drugs with the intention of being a drug addict?
No. Most people start using drugs out of curiosity or an attempt to escape, temporarily, from what ever problems they have. Certain people are genetically pre-disposed to addiction more so than other. For people that have the addiction gene, it is much harder to stop once they have started using.
What products are transgenic cows designed to produce?
medicine for burn victims hemophilia mediation drugs for treating cystic fibrosis human milk
What is the application of gene cloning in agriculture?
*Cloning could result in the mass production of genetically modified cattle that secret valuable drug into their milk. * *For eg. Milk that has the human clotting factor IX can treat people with hemophilia; milk with insulin to treat people with diabetes and also interferon to treat people with viral infections. *Transgenic animals (animals engineered to carry genes from species other than their own) can be made to produce a wide variety of proteins that could be sold as drugs or proteins. Cloning can make creation of transgenic animals to be mass-produced. Large numbers of transgenic animals could produce vast quantities of needed drugs and other useful substances more efficiently and at a much lower cost.
What is the difference between hemophilia and thrombocytopenia?
thrombocytopenia results from insufficient amount of platelets and its caused by anything that suppresses the bone marrow such as bone marrow cancer, radiation, and certain drugs. whereas hemophilia is a genetic disease and is the lack of any factors needed for clotting.
