Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) Lectin as a cytotoxic effector in the lifecycle of Caenorhabditis elegans
The lectin found in the tubers of the Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) plant is an N-acetyl-D-galactosamine specific Type II Ribosome Inactivating Protein (RIP); Type II RIPs have shown anti-cancer properties, and hence have potential as therapeutic agents. Here we present a modified protocol for...
Main Authors: | Marie-Therese McConnell, David R. Lisgarten, Lee J. Byrne, Simon C. Harvey, Emilia Bertolo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2015-08-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/1206.pdf |
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