Apoptosis Activation in Human Lung Cancer Cell Lines by a Novel Synthetic Peptide Derived from Conus californicus Venom

Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men and women and a leading cause of death worldwide resulting in more than one million deaths per year. The venom of marine snails Conus contains up to 200 pharmacologically active compounds that target several receptors in the cell membrane....

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Main Authors: Irasema Oroz-Parra, Mario Navarro, Karla E. Cervantes-Luevano, Carolina Álvarez-Delgado, Guy Salvesen, Liliana N. Sanchez-Campos, Alexei F. Licea-Navarro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-02-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/8/2/38