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Anti-cancer properties of gastropodan hemocyanins in murine model of colon carcinoma.
BMC immunology - 29 Aug 2014
Gesheva Vera, Chausheva Stela, Mihaylova Nikolina, Manoylov Iliyan, Doumanova Lyuba, Idakieva Krassimira, Tchorbanov Andrey
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BACKGROUND: Various immunotherapeutic approaches have been used for the treatment of cancer. A number of natural compounds are designed to repair, stimulate, or enhance the immune system response. Among them are the hemocyanins (Hcs) - extracellular copper proteins isolated from different arthropod and mollusc species. Hcs are oxygen transporter molecules and normally are freely dissolved in the hemolymph of...
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