Recombinant proteins are those proteins which are obtained from recombinant DNA technology. It involves the transfer of specific genes from one organism into another organism using restriction enzymes and vectors as molecular tools.
10 recombinant proteins used in medical practice are:
1. Factor - 8, used in the treatment of hemophilia A.
2. Factor - 9, used in the treatment of hemophilia B.
3. DNAase 1, used in the treatment of cystic fibrosis.
4. Bovine growth Hormone, used in increasing milk yield.
5. Insulin, used in the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus.
6. Interferon-alpha, used for chronic hepatitis C.
7. Anti-thrombin -3, prevention of blood clot.
8. Interleukins, used in the treatment of various types of cancers.
9. Interferon - beta, used for herpes and viral enteritis.
10. Human recombinant growth hormone, for promoting growth in an individual.