Which of the following recombinant therapeutic proteins, produced in bacterial cells, is used to treat a clotting disorder?
A) Erythropoietin
B) Superoxide dismutase
C) Insulin
D) tPA
E) Factor VIII
E
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Some people can detect PTC, a bitter compound found in broccoli and Brussels sprouts, whereas others cannot. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this observation?
A. The G protein pathway that alters the conformation of the sodium channels is defective. B. Chemoreceptors specific for PTC are not expressed. C. Too few sodium channels are present in the taste receptors. D. Neurotransmitter release from these taste receptors is impaired.
The opportunistic infection known as (aspergillosis/cryptococcosis/sporotrichosis) may develop into a series of nodular, pus-filled lesions on a limb.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following preventative measures is used to protect renal transplant patients from BK virus infection?
A. Injections of pooled human gamma globulin B. Prophylactic treatment with human leukocyte interferon C. Vaccination D. Prophylactic treatment with amantadine