Which scientist obtained interferon through recombinant DNA technology?

Kohler and Milstein

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Charles Weismann

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Nathans and Smith

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The correct option is B Charles Weismann
Interferons are the glycoproteins that are secreted by a host cell to serve as signalling molecules. They block the multiplication of viruses in the cells by inducing the immune response of the neighbouring cell. Engineered interferons are used in medicines to treat cancer and other diseases. Charles Weissmann clone the human interferon $α$ genes and produce interferon in bacteria.

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