Recombinant protein refers to the use of genetic engineering technology to introduce artificially synthesized genes into host cells to make them express the target protein. Its functions and effects mainly include:
Production of drugs: Recombinant proteins are widely used in the production of drugs such as growth hormone, insulin, interleukin, etc. These drugs can lead to a variety of diseases such as diabetes, cancer, immune system disorders, etc.
Vaccine preparation: Recombinant proteins can be used to prepare vaccines. By expressing the specific antigenic protein of the pathogen, the immune system can be induced to produce antibodies, thereby improving the body's resistance to the pathogen.
Industrial applications: Recombinant proteins are also used in industrial production, such as the production of detergents, enzymes, etc. These proteins can improve the performance and stability of the product.
Scientific uses: Recombinant proteins play an important role in scientific research and can be used to analyze the structure and function of proteins for insight into biological processes.
Diseases: Some recombinant proteins themselves also have a role, such as recombinant immunoglobulins can be used for immunodeficiency diseases.
The effect of recombinant protein depends on the nature and use of the expressed protein, but in general, it provides an efficient and controllable means of production in the fields of medicine, bioengineering and scientific research, and greatly promotes the development and progress of related fields.