In Japan, researchers are trying to make cancer medicines with specially made chicken eggs through genetic engineering. If this new drug is possible, it will reduce the cost of treatment dramatically. Today's news has been confirmed by a Japanese newspaper, Yomiuri Shimbun, on Monday.
Researchers are trying to make an anticoagulant (protein) named 'Interferon Beta' in chicken egg. Generally, these proteins are used to treat nervous system diseases and hepatitis. At present, Interferran Better price of some micrograms is about $ 888. If the protein produced by genetically engineered chicken eggs is possible, then its price may be reduced.
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) researchers are working on this project. Primarily a special gene inserted in chicken cells There will be egg protein in it. In this way, succession will increase the ability to build interferon beta from one hen to another chicken.
According to Iommiuri Shimbun, AFP has reported that three chickens which can now produce interferon beta-rich eggs have been born. They are laying eggs almost every day.
The researchers from the drug-making drug are planning to sell the drug to the company. However, it will have to wait a year for commercial production. Due to this, extensive testing will be conducted with this drug. This drug is risky for consumers, it will be released only after it has been proved.