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Indian Spectacled Cobra: Venom for lung cancer.

Authors :
Kumar, Amit
Swami, Bharati
Jain, Tanya
Aneaus, Sheikh
Mullasseri, Sileesh
Source :
Current Science (00113891). 7/25/2023, Vol. 125 Issue 2, p118-118. 1p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article focuses on the potential of a peptide called NN-32, found in the venom of the Indian spectacled cobra, to be effective against lung cancer cells by inducing cell death through increased levels of reactive oxygen species and decreased mitochondrial membrane potential.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00113891
Volume :
125
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Current Science (00113891)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
167357216
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10989-023-10527-0