DETERMINATION OF THE ANTICANCER PROPERTIES OF LECTIN
Keywords:
Lectin; Phaseolus vulgaris; cytotoxicity; MCF-7; CCK-8 assay; anticancer activity; plant proteins; bioactive compounds.Abstract
The growing demand for safe and effective therapeutic agents has intensified interest in natural bioactive compounds, particularly plant-derived proteins such as lectins. Lectins are known for their specific carbohydrate-binding properties and significant biological activities, including anticancer effects.
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