Therapeutic human protein grown in tobacco plants

Made by our kidneys, interleukin 37 (IL-37) is a protein that has powerful anti-inflammatory and immune-suppressing properties. It's only produced in small quantities within the body, but if synthesized externally in larger amounts, it could be used to treat a variety of conditions. To that end, scientists have now developed a method of producing it in tobacco plants.

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Category: Health & Wellbeing

Tags:

• Genetic engineering
• Medication
• Plants
• Protein
• Tobacco
• Western University

from New Atlas (Gizmag) https://ift.tt/2EpNYuf