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Enzyme from modified goat

Scientists in Brazil have genetically modified a goat to produce milk with an enzyme to treat a rare genetic disorder. The goat, named Gluca, produces the enzyme glucocerebrosidase to treat [b]Gaucher's disease[/b], a rare genetic condition caused by hereditary deficiency of that enzyme.

[link url=http://www.health24.com/Medical/Genetics/News/Goat-genetically-modified-to-produce-medicinal-milk-20140416]– Health24[/link]

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