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6. Find out and make a list of proteins used as therapeutic agents. Find other applications of proteins (e.g., Cosmetics etc.)

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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. 

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