MCQ
Which scientist obtained interferon through recombinant DNA technology?
- AKohler and Milstein
- BCharles Weismann
- CNathans and Smith
- DMaurice Wilkins
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Answer
- Charles Weismann
Explanation:
Interferons are the glycoproteins that are secreted by a host cell to serve as signalling molecules. They block the multiplication of viruses in the cells by inducing the immune response of the neighbouring cell. Engineered interferons are used in medicines to treat cancer and other diseases. Charles Weissmann clone the human interferon α genes and produce interferon in bacteria.
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