Researchers produce anti-carcinogenic protein

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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.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2006-09/14/content_5088392.htm?rss=1

Editor: Pliny Han

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