Induction of Apoptosis and Antitumor Activity of Eel Skin Mucus, Containing Lactose-Binding Molecules, on Human Leukemic K562 Cells
For innate immune defense, lower animals such as fish and amphibian are covered with skin mucus, which acts as both a mechanical and biochemical barrier. Although several mucus sources have been isolated and studied for their biochemical and immunological functions, the precise mechanism(s) of actio...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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MDPI
2015
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4483664/ |