- Plasma is the clear, straw-colored liquid portion of blood that remains after red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and other cellular components are removed.
- Plasma carries out a variety of functions in the body, including clotting blood, fighting diseases and other critical functions.
- Source plasma is plasma that is collected from healthy, voluntary donors through a process called plasmapheresis and is used exclusively for further manufacturing into final therapies (fractionation). Source plasma donors may be compensated for their time and effort.
- RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNOLOGY products: Factor VIII, Factor IX, Hepatitis B vaccine
REGULATORY FACTOR:
Cytokines are a large group of proteins, peptides or glycoproteins that are secreted by specific cells of immune system. Cytokines are a category of signaling molecules that mediate and regulate immunity, inflammation and hematopoiesis. Cytokines are produced throughout the body by cells of diverse embryological origin. Cytokine is a general name; other names are defined based on their presumed function, cell of secretion, or target of action. For example, cytokines made by lymphocytes can also be referred to as lymphokines. Many of the lymphokines are also known as interleukins (ILs)
Interferons (IFNs) are a group of signaling proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of several viruses
FUNCTIONAL NON CATALYTIC PROTEINS:
A variety of non-catalytic bulk proteins are produced in very significant quantities by the biotech sector. These proteins, which are largely derived from food sources and/or find application in the food sector, are the focus of this chapter. Such proteins are added to food either for obvious nutritional reasons or more commonly because they exhibit specific desirable functional properties.
Nutraceuticals are biologically active phytochemicals that possess health benefits. These may be delivered to the consumer as a dietary supplement and/or as a functional food. These products are likely to play a vital role in human health and longevity. The consumption of these products by the vast majority of the public is usually without a medical prescription and/or supervision. The impact of consumer confidence in the growth and survival of the dietary supplement industry is, therefore, direct and enormous.
Probiotics are live microorganisms promoted with claims that they provide health benefits when consumed, generally by improving or restoring the gut flora.[1][2] Probiotics are considered generally safe to consume
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