First Human Drug from Genetically Engineered Animals Approved

February 5, 2010 - Posted by admin

FDA recently approved the first biological product made from genetically engineered animals. The product, called atryn, is an anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots in patients with a rare disease known as hereditary antithrombin deficiency. These patients can develop blood clots during high-risk situations such as surgery and childbirth. The approval gives patients with this disease an important new treatment option. atryn is a therapeutic protein made from the milk of genetically engineered goats. These goats have had a segment of DNA introduced into their genes that causes the female goats to produce human antithrombin in their milk. fda’s approval prohibits using these animals for food or feed, and also ensures that the genetic modification is not harming the animals. The manufacturer will continue to monitor the product’s safety, including the possible development of immune responses in patients who receive repeated atryn treatments. The product is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2009. FDA Patient Safety News: May 2009 For more information, please see our website: www.accessdata.fda.gov

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25 Comments

  1. doofinovi says:

    a typicall US brainwashing report from the monsanto daughter fda.

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  2. sweetiestgirl says:

    and cause swine flu!

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  3. lizolivit says:

    “Not going with science”…? Are you ok? I think you may have missed something. Re-read my comments, do some research, and if you still have questions…? Come back with one. Until then, waste somebody else’s time. One can only lead a horse to water.

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  4. NWOnocause4alarm says:

    Your question makes no sense..? I don’t think you get what she’s saying. There IS scientific evidence, lots of it, against the FDA for not protecting the public’s interest, but that of CORPORATIONS. Do what she says and do the research yourself! Many professional Doctors and scientists have come out against the FDA for allowing rx AND chemical co’s like Monsanto to pour toxins into our food and other products. The FDA keeps Americans in poor health so the AMA can keep the profits. Pretty simple.

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  5. esykillll says:

    And you think not going with science will make you a successful person?

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  6. lizolivit says:

    There’s quite a difference between “talking shit to profession” and speaking the truth. “Talking shit” would be what you did, with your non-argument of “fuck off please”.
    LOOK. Look at the revolving door of FDA execs and Big Pharma company execs. Some serious conflicts of interest going on there, all I’m saying. Just because I’m “just on youtube” (quite an ignorant statement) doesn’t mean I don’t know what I’m talking about…

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  7. lizolivit says:

    I’m working with several phDs in my state who are putting together their own research on the corruption that lies at the top of the FDA. But some of the evidence is public record, just google: “fda pharma”..

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  8. esykillll says:

    What the fuck are you trying to be? Funny or are you really serious with the comment you just made. Look at you, talking shit to profession and thinking of yourself that you are higher than them.

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  9. NWOnocause4alarm says:

    Indeed.

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  10. lizolivit says:

    Wow. Just wow. Lick them FDA balls why doncha. You must work for Pfizer. Lol..

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  11. shadowalberto789 says:

    035 was nasty and the video was boring no efince

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  12. esykillll says:

    Well, at least they’re doing better shit than you. You are just on youtube just fucking posting and FDA is working on something to improve humanity. Fuck off please.

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  13. cindylynne66 says:

    careful if you keep talking bad about monsanto they might shut youtube down.

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  14. sidsthirdeye says:

    where does monsanto fit in here? you KNOW they are standing to profit from everything gm.

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  15. ferrozm says:

    the FDA sucks ass

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  16. lizolivit says:

    I don’t trust the FDA as far as I can throw them. They’re in bed with the Big Pharm, who are publicly traded; it’s in their best interest to keep as many people drugged as possible.

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  17. mariogeek13 says:

    Why rare and not prevelent?

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  18. EtienneTheHat says:

    Evidence?

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  19. MWisBest says:

    Why don’t they make their videos in HD? I mean seriously it’s the US with our government that has this “we can afford anything!” attitude.

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  20. americarulezAPO says:

    Yes, despite the elevated risk for pathogen transmission by contaminated GM drug batches, the risk far outweighs the potnetial benefits. We are faced with a choice: die now from an incurable disease or the risk of dying later from a pathogen. The choice is yours to make.

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  21. EdalB1986 says:

    Haha .. love the “I am lagend” spirit there

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  22. enoughtalkhaveatyou says:

    Genetically engineered drugs cause autism.

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  23. FamilyGuyFanX says:

    Oh lawdy.
    This is how the world ends and everyone turns into zombies.
    …I’ll be waiting for you mother fucking zombies.

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  24. weskoki says:

    Good so animals aren’t just for eating….hm…

    ... on July February 5th, 2010
  25. eatpumkin090 says:

    Things that scientists can do now do seem a bit unreal. But than it raises suspicions on what new diseasesviruses or any other potentially harmful thing could grow from a genticaly enginered animal.

    It’s guess for now the benefits of this seem to outweigh the negativity, that is if there are any negativts to this process.

    As long as they keep the animals under lock and key I am fine with it. I don’t want half human half lamb for dinner.

    ... on July February 5th, 2010