Rhopalurus junceus scorpion venom induces antitumor effect in vitro and in vivo against a murine mammary adenocarcinoma model
Objective(s): In Cuba the endemic scorpion species Rhopalurus junceus has been used in traditional medicine for cancer treatment and related diseases. However there is no scientific evidence about its therapeutic potential for cancer treatment. The aim of the study was to determine the antitumor eff...
Main Authors: | Alexis Díaz-García, Jenny Laura Ruiz-Fuentes, Yahima Frión-Herrera, Arianna Yglesias-Rivera, Yanelis Riquenez Garlobo, Hermis Rodríguez Sánchez, Juan C Rodríguez Aurrecochea, Ledys X López Fuentes |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2019-07-01
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Series: | Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://ijbms.mums.ac.ir/article_13100_8a2b9b6bc6cbc66f8d50819fd62ba3f1.pdf |
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