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Grade 11Zoology

Find out and make a list of proteins used as therapeutic agents. Find other applications of proteins?

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6 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Vikas TU
6 Years ago
Dear student 
Proteins used as therapeutic agents are as follows:
1. Thrombin and fibrinogen – They help in blood clotting.
2. Antigen (antibody) – It helps in blood transfusion.
3. Insulin – It helps in maintaining blood glucose level in the body.
4. Renin – It helps in osmoregulation.
Proteins are also commonly used in the manufacture of cosmetics, toxins, and as biological buffers