Genetic Engineering & rDNA Technology Notes [U-2]
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Cloning Vector & Genetic Engineering
- Cloning vector
- Restriction Endonucleases (Restriction Enzymes)
- DNA ligase
- Recombinant DNA Technology
- Application of Genetic Engineering in Medicine
- Production of Interferon Using rDNA Technology
- Production of Hepatitis B Vaccine Using rDNA Technology
- Production of Insulin Using rDNA Technology
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Other Units of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Other Subjects of B Pharmacy 6th Semester
Topic wise notes of:
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
- Biopharmaceutics: Absorption & Distribution
- Drug Elimination, Bioavailability & Bioequivalence
- Pharmacokinetics Models, Dosing & Parameters
- Multicompartment models
- Nonlinear Pharmacokinetics
Topic wise notes of:
Medicinal Chemistry III
- Antibiotics & Aminoglycosides
- Antibiotics & Antimalarials: Structures & SAR
- Anti-TB, UTI & Antiviral Agents
- Antifungals, Antiprotozoals & Sulfonamides
- Intro to Drug Design & QSAR Approaches
Topic wise notes of:
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
- Quality Assurance, GMP, ICH, QbD & Quality System
- GMP: Personnel, Premises & Equipment Control
- Quality Control and Good Laboratory Practice
- Complaints & Document Management
- Calibration and Warehousing
Unit II Summary: Genetic Engineering and Applications Notes
- Cloning Vectors & Enzymes:
- Cloning vectors (e.g., plasmids, bacteriophages) carry foreign DNA into host cells.
- Restriction endonucleases cut DNA at specific sequences, aiding gene insertion.
- DNA ligase joins DNA fragments, forming recombinant molecules.
- Recombinant DNA Technology:
- Combines DNA from different sources to create genetically modified organisms.
- Used for gene cloning, protein production, and therapy.
- Medical Applications:
- Genetic engineering helps produce therapeutic proteins and diagnose diseases.
- Offers tools for gene therapy and monoclonal antibody development.
- rDNA Technology in Bioproduction:
- Interferons: Produced to boost immune response against viruses.
- Vaccines (Hepatitis B): Genetically engineered yeast cells produce viral proteins.
- Insulin: Human insulin gene inserted into bacteria for mass production.
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR):
- Amplifies specific DNA sequences rapidly.
- Essential for diagnostics, forensics, and research
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