Researchers produce anti-carcinogenic protein
www.chinaview.cn 2006-09-14 07:12:23
ISLAMABAD, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani researchers have successfully produced an antiviral and anti-cancerous recombinant protein Human Interferon Alpha2B, the state-run APP news agency reported on Wednesday.
A research team in the prestigious University of Punjab, have adopted the cloning technique to develop the recombinant protein, generally used to treat critical illnesses like hepatitis, said the APP report.
The development of the protein would cut down the cost of hepatitis treatment in Pakistan, which has so far been very difficult for lower income people in the country, said Nasir Mahmood, a key member of the team.
Being sure that this is the first time Pakistani researchers have produced anti-cancerous protein locally, the research team leader Professor Dr. Naeem Rashid said they wanted the product to be commercialized to benefit local patients of hepatitis by offering the antidote at affordable price, according to the report.
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