Isolation and Analytical Characterization of Local Malaysian Leech Saliva

Isolation and Analytical Characterization of Local Malaysian Leech Saliva

Leech saliva contains biologically active compounds that are mainly proteins and peptides. In this study a modified and smooth extraction method of saliva was used without leeches' scarification. UV and Bradford Assay protein methods showed that the saliva extract contains high concentration...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Alaama, Manar AlNajjar, Abdualrahman Abdualkader, Abbas Mohammad, and Ahmed Merzouk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia 2011-12-01
Series:International Islamic University Malaysia Engineering Journal
Online Access:http://journals.iium.edu.my/ejournal/index.php/iiumej/article/view/182

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