<b>Fungal production of the anti-leukemic enzyme L-asparaginase: from screening to medium development

The treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia is challenging due to side effects, efficacy of the available drugs, and costs. Utilization of L-asparaginase as a therapeutic agent is essential to increase survival of patients. However, costs are elevated and the bacterial forms of the enzyme cause re...

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Main Authors: Aline Bacelar Gonçalves, Ana Carolina Ferreira Maia, Jorge Andres Rueda, Ana Paula de Figueiredo Conte Vanzela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual de Maringá 2016-12-01
Series:Acta Scientiarum: Biological Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.periodicos.uem.br/ojs/index.php/ActaSciBiolSci/article/view/32993