Hortensins, Type 1 Ribosome-Inactivating Proteins from Seeds of Red Mountain Spinach: Isolation, Characterization, and Their Effect on Glioblastoma Cells
Ribosome inactivating proteins (RIPs) are specific N-β-glycosylases that are well-characterized in plants. Their enzymatic action is to damage ribosomes, thereby blocking protein translation. Recently, several research groups have been working on the screening for these toxins in edible plants to fa...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-03-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/16/3/135 |