Eutirucallin: A Lectin with Antitumor and Antimicrobial Properties

Eutirucallin: A Lectin with Antitumor and Antimicrobial Properties

Eutirucallin is a lectin isolated from the latex of Euphorbia tirucalli, a plant known for its medical properties. The present study explores various characteristics of Eutirucallin including stability, cytotoxicity against tumor cells, antimicrobial and antiparasitic activities. Eutirucallin was st...

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Main Authors: Fernanda M. Santiago, Julio G. Palharini, Aline C. Richter, Mariana F. Silva, Flavia B. Ferreira, Carlos P. Pirovani, Karinne S. C. Naves, Vivian A. Goulart, Tiago W. P. Mineo, Marcelo J. B. Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
Subjects:
Eutirucallin lectin
Euphorbia tirucalli
Ehrlich ascites carcinoma
Escherichia coli
Toxoplasma gondii
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fcimb.2017.00136/full

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