6. Find out and make a list of proteins used as therapeutic agents. Find other applications of proteins (e.g., Cosmetics etc.)
Proteins with therapeutic uses are insulin, oxytocin, ADH, thrombin, fibrinogen, renin, immunoglobulin, diastase, streptokinase etc.
Other applications of proteins are
1. As cosmetics- Protein such as casein is used in beauty creams, shampoos etc.
2. Sweeteners- Thaumatin and monellin are sweet proteins.
3. Dietary supplements- Proteins can be used as dietary supplements.