Administration of Apis cerana cerana melittin gene-encapsulated pectin for breast cancer therapy: an investigation of a new anti-cancer agent

Abstract Purpose One intriguing therapy option for cancer is the peptide Melittin. This study assessed the in vitro anticancer effects of Melittin, Melittin-loaded pectin, and free pectin on mammary cell lines. Methods The “thin-layer hydration approach” produced pectins; various Melittin pectinal c...

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Main Authors: Esmaeil Alibeigi, Arsham Azari Dehkordi, Milad Asadian, Abbas Doosti, Tohid Piri-Gharaghie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-03-01
Series:Cancer Nanotechnology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12645-025-00313-6