Lectins with Potential for Anti-Cancer Therapy

Lectins with Potential for Anti-Cancer Therapy

This article reviews lectins of animal and plant origin that induce apoptosis and autophagy of cancer cells and hence possess the potential of being developed into anticancer drugs. Apoptosis-inducing lectins encompass galectins, C-type lectins, annexins, Haliotis discus discus lectin, Polygonatum o...

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Main Authors: Tammy Yau, Xiuli Dan, Charlene Cheuk Wing Ng, Tzi Bun Ng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-02-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
lectins
cancer cells
apoptosis
autophagy
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/3/3791

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http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/3/3791

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