Antitumor Activity of a Lectin Purified from Punica granatum Pulps against Ehrlich
Ascites Carcinoma (EAC) Cells
Md Nurujjaman,
Tanjila Mashhoor,
Tasfik Ul Haque Pronoy
et al.
Abstract:Background:
Lectins are carbohydrate-binding proteins with various pharmacological activities, such
as antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antioxidant, and anticancer. Punica granatum fruit extract has traditional uses,
however, the anti-cancer activity of purified lectin isolated from P. granatum pulp is yet to be reported.
Objective:
The goals of this study are purification, characterization of the lectin from P. granatum, and examination of the purified lectin's anticancer potential.
Methods:
Diethylaminoethyl… Show more
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