ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Agglutinin
;
aquatic insect
;
tumor cell agglutination
;
hemagglutination
;
antiproliferative effect
;
Gerris paludum
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Agglutinins were identified in whole body extracts of aquatic insects by means of murine tumor cell agglutination, using sarcoma 180 ascites, Ehrlich, and MM-46 cells. Screening revealed agglutinins in 5 of 10 of the larvae tested, and in 2 of 6 of the water-dwelling adult insects;Gerris paludum insularis andGyrinus japonicus. Only the agglutinin from adultG. paludum also agglutinated human erythrocytes. An ascites tumor was converted into a solid form in vivo after administration ofG. paludum agglutinin. The observation that these aquatic insect agglutinins preferentially agglutinate tumor cells has considerable implications in terms of anti-tumor effects such as inhibition of cell proliferation and metastasis.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01923422
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