Lecture

Hormones and Cytokines

Description

This lecture covers the functions, chemical classes, production, and targets of hormones, focusing on peptide and protein hormones like insulin. It also delves into the discovery, types, and therapeutic uses of interferons, as well as the properties and production of cytokines. The presentation concludes with a case study on the recombinant human DNase I enzyme used to reduce the viscosity of cystic fibrosis sputum.

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