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"Ultimately this technology could lead to novel treatments for important human diseases such as diabetes and heart disease," he said.
Professor Alan Trounson from Monash University's Immunology and Stem Cell Laboratories and a member of Apollo's Scientific Advisory Panel said the synthesis of proteins from human cells is of vital importance for other areas of research, especially in investigations concerning human diseases.
"Using proteins from non-human sources to research human diseases is not as biologically relevant as using human proteins. Medical research is complex on its own right and removing obstacles will increase the chances of unique discoveries," he said.
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Apollo Life Sciences (ASX: AOP) is a bio-discovery company that has made major breakthroughs in the areas of drug delivery and expression of proteins from human cells. Apollo's combined technologies are expected to lead to more effective and lower cost therapeutics, compared to first generation protein-based drugs.