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Natural Factory

Synopsis
Shows how blood plasma that is chemically identical to human plasma can be produced chemically by adding plasma protein to yeast proteins. Factor 9, important for haemophiliacs, can be developed in transgenic sheep, and an inexpensive source of vaccine for hepatitis B can be engineered in caterpillars.
Series
Perspective, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.
Year of production
1989
Availability
Sale; 2000 sale: £30.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects
Biology
Keywords
blood plasma; genetic engineering; hepatitis; immunisation

Production Company

Name

Central Office of Information

Phone
020 7928 2345
Fax
020 7928 5037
Address
Hercules Road
LONDON
SE1 7DU
Notes
Contact: Vince Sannessee

Sponsor

Name

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Distributor

Name

London Television Service

Email
lts@londontv.com
Web
http://www.londontv.com External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7434 1121
Fax
020 7734 0619
Address
21-25 St Anne’s Court
London
W1V 3AW

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