MEDICINE M∆KER CH∆LLENGE When ma k i ng a n e w me d icine , scientists start by stu dyin g th e illness to f i nd ou t wha t cha nges have o cc u rred in th e bo dy. Thes e a r e c a l l e d ‘ta rge t prote ins’. HERE ’ S YOU R C H∆LLENGE: Can you help find the target?
Compare the two diagrams below that show proteins in: • A healthy person and an ill person. • Spot the 6 differences in each to find the targets for this illness. • Can you spot the difference that occurs in both people who are ill? Pair 1
Pair 2 Healthy Person
Healthy Person
Person who is ill
Person who is ill
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