A Lactose-Binding Lectin from the Marine Sponge Cinachyrella Apion (Cal) Induces Cell Death in Human Cervical Adenocarcinoma Cells

Cancer represents a set of more than 100 diseases, including malignant tumors from different locations. Strategies inducing differentiation have had limited success in the treatment of established cancers. Marine sponges are a biological reservoir of bioactive molecules, especially lectins. Several...

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Published in:	Marine Drugs
Main Authors:	Adriana Uchoa, Ana Heloneida Morais, Hugo Rocha, Adeliana Oliveira, Ruth Oliveira, Paula Santos, Raphael Serquiz, Norberto Monteiro, Luciana Rabelo, Elizeu Santos
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2012-03-01
Subjects:	HeLa lectin antitumor marine sponge Cinachyrella apion
Online Access:	http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/10/4/727/