An overview on transgenic animals and nutritional research

The biological functions of proteins, particularly secondary gene products generated by protein catalysts, may be studied using transgenic mice. Their use as comparison models for normal and abnormal metabolism is beneficial to nutrition and associated studies. Although transgenic animal-derived food, nutritional products, and components have yet to reach customers, the technology to make them is improving and yielding encouraging results in lab or farm animals. Regulatory government bodies have already made recommendations and regulations in preparation of the introduction of these products and components. This research examines existing methods for generating transgenic animals, assesses their scientific and commercial potential, and considers nutrition-related issues.