Elderberries: A Source of Ribosome-Inactivating Proteins with Lectin Activity

Elderberries: A Source of Ribosome-Inactivating Proteins with Lectin Activity

Sambucus (Adoxaceae) species have been used for both food and medicine purposes. Among these, Sambucus nigra L. (black elder), Sambucus ebulus L. (dwarf elder), and Sambucus sieboldiana L. are the most relevant species studied. Their use has been somewhat restricted due to the presence of bioactive...

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Main Authors: Jesús Tejero, Pilar Jiménez, Emiliano J. Quinto, Damián Cordoba-Diaz, Manuel Garrosa, Manuel Cordoba-Diaz, Manuel J. Gayoso, Tomás Girbés
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-01-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
Sambucus ebulus L.
Sambucus nigra L.
ebulin
nigrin
immunotoxins
nigrin b model
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/2/2364

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