Expression of recombinant proteins in cow milk is an option that is rarely consi
ID: 17146 • Letter: E
Question
Expression of recombinant proteins in cow milk is an option that is rarely considered despite its economic advantages for production of large quantities of recombinant protein. State which phenomenon was the primary cause for this technologies lack of acceptance?1. Ethical concerns for the welfare of cattle
2. Fatalities associated with enterohemorrhagic E. coli
3. Fear of bovine tuberculosis (Mycobacterium bovis) transfer from cattle to man
4. Fear of bovine spongiform encephalopathy transfer from cattle to man
Explanation / Answer
4. Fear of bovine spongiform encephalopathy transfer from cattle to man