Find out and make a list of proteins used as therapeutic agents. Find other applications of proteins (e.g.,cosmetics,etc.).

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) Proteins used as therapeutic agents are as follows:
$1$. $Thrombin$ and $Fibrinogen$: These proteins play a crucial role in the blood clotting process.
$2$. $Antibodies$ (Immunoglobulins): These are essential for immune responses and are used in various diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
$3$. $Insulin$: $A$ peptide hormone used to regulate blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus.
$4$. $Renin$: An enzyme involved in the regulation of blood pressure and osmoregulation.
Other applications of proteins include:
- $Cosmetics$: Proteins like collagen and keratin are widely used in skin and hair care products.
- $Toxins$: Certain proteins act as biological toxins (e.g.,$Botulinum$ toxin) used in medical treatments.
- $Biological$ $Buffers$: Proteins help maintain $pH$ stability in various biochemical processes.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Which functional group is involved in the formation of disulfide bonds in proteins?

Which group is present at the $N$-terminal of a polypeptide chain?

Match the compounds of Column-$I$ with their function in Column-$II$.
Column-$I$Column-$II$
$A$. Trypsin$(i)$ Fights infectious agents
$B$. $GLUT$-$4$$(ii)$ Is an intercellular ground substance
$C$. Collagen$(iii)$ Works as an enzyme
$D$. Antibody$(iv)$ Enables glucose transport into cells

Which of the following amino acids contains sulphur?

The bond $-CO-NH-$ is known as ..........

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo