Tracy, a transgenic sheep
- maker:
- Roslin Institute
Tracy, a transgenic ewe. Genetically modified to produce a human protein (alpha antitrypsin) in her milk, 1990-97.
Alpha antitrypsin was considered a promising treatment for cystic fibrosis and some cases of the lung disease emphysema
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Tracy, a transgenic sheepDetails
- Category:
- Biotechnology
- Object Number:
- 1999-97
- Materials:
- animal remains
- Measurements:
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overall: 83 cm x 130 cm x 46 cm,
- type:
- sheep
- credit:
- PPL Therapeutics