Novel bioreactor enhances interleukin-12 production in genetically modified tobacco plants
Saturday, December 6, 2008 - 14:56
in Health & Medicine
Interleukin-12 is a naturally occurring protein essential for the proper functioning of the human immune system. Having either too much or too little interleukin-12 may play a role in the development of many diseases, including some cancers and auto-immune disorders like Crohn's, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis. In turn, modulating interleukin-12 levels could yield new therapies for those conditions.
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