| David Wang
Engineering A Cure for Diabetes
| Division: | Biotechnology | | Category: | Senior | | Region: | London District | | City: | London, ON | | School: | A.B. Lucas S.S. | | Abstract: | This project investigated the feasibility of the cost-effective production of a human regulatory cytokine, IL-13 in transgenic plants for the treatment of Type 1 diabetes (T1D). Transgenic plants producing large amounts of IL-13 were generated. In vitro bioassays demonstrated that the plant-derived IL-13 effectively induced the proliferation of T1D-associated T-lymphocytes. Thus, this study represents a novel, low-cost, oral, immune-based therapy for diabetes. |
| Awards | Value | Honourable Mention - Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Senior
Sponsor: Rx&D Health Research Foundation | $100.00 | | Total | $100.00 | |
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