The Sea Star Igkappa Gene: Effects Against Human Cancerous Cells
Journal: Scholarena Journal of Biotechnology (Vol.2, No. 3)Publication Date: 2015-07-30
Authors : Leclerc M;
Page : 1-2
Keywords : Human cancerous cells; Sea star; Igkappa gene;
Abstract
It was shown 32 years ago that the sea star axial organ cells (AO cells) produced a spontaneous cytotoxicity against mouse cancerous cells. Recently, we discovered a sea star Igkappa gene with immune properties. This gene was inserted in a CMV (cytomegalovirus) and finally in a plasmid called « young » plasmid. The induced « young » protein exerted a spontaneous cytotoxicity against osteosarcom cells (U2oS cells).
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