Recent Advances in Food Biotechnology Research

The Role of Biotechnology in Improvement of Livestock

“…The release of transgenic animal in wild condition could be a good option, but a reliable technique for 100 % sterilization of transgenic fish has not yet been established (Jube and Borthakur 2006). The release of transgenic animal in wild condition could be a good option, but a reliable technique for 100 % sterilization of transgenic fish has not yet been established (Jube and Borthakur 2006).…”

“…However, the transgenic technology solicited to develop large size fish with more than 11 times as control. Four type of AFPs (AFP I, AFPII, AFP III, AFP IV) has been discovered, while only one type of AFGs has been identified (Davies and Hew 1990;Jube and Borthakur 2006). These "super fish" are more resistant to disease, more adaptable to cold water, more sustainable in the wild condition compared to nontransgenic fish (Devlin et al 1994;Du et al 1992).…”

“…In addition, transgenic fish has no major side effects and health problems. The production and use of transgenic fish, especially salmon with antifreezing protein transgenes would expand the fish farming in the regions of subzero temperature along with reduction farming cost and price for consumers (Jube and Borthakur 2006). The additional characteristics along with growth rate can also be achieved such as antifreeze protein expression into plasma of transgenic fish.…”

“…These "super fish" are more resistant to disease, more adaptable to cold water, more sustainable in the wild condition compared to nontransgenic fish (Devlin et al 1994;Du et al 1992). Skin type AFPs intracellular protein produced into several peripheral tissues in the form of mature protein, while liver AFPs produce in liver in immature form and need further modification before release (Hew et al 1986;Jube and Borthakur 2006). The ocean pout (Macrozoarces americanus) and winter flounder (Pleuronectes americanus) has been previously developed with such proteins and successfully tolerated the freezing temperature of Atlantic Ocean (Davies and Hew 1990).…”

Biotechnological improvement of nutritional and therapeutic value of cultivated potato

“…Vitamins play a major role in maintaining human health via regulating metabolism and supporting the biochemical process related to the energy released from food or other sources in living organisms. Vitamins are also important in the synthesis of hormones, enzyme activity, red blood cells, genetic materials and neurotransmitters (16). There are several reports of development of transgenic potato tuber with enhanced vitamin content.…”