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Llama-Derived Single Domain Antibodies Specific for Abrus Agglutinin

open access: yesToxins, 2011
Llama derived single domain antibodies (sdAb), the recombinantly expressed variable heavy domains from the unique heavy-chain only antibodies of camelids, were isolated from a library derived from llamas immunized with a commercial abrin toxoid ...
James P. Carney   +10 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Surgical treatment for Abrus precatorius poisoning case

open access: yesJEM Reports
Background: The seeds of Abrus precatorius are highly poisonous with no antidote available and are often consumed as a means of suicide. To date, there are no clear treatment strategies for Abrus poisoning induced by ingestion.
Lingling Hou
doaj   +2 more sources

agglutinin targets cancer stem-like cells by eliminating self-renewal capacity accompanied with apoptosis in oral squamous cell carcinoma

open access: yesTumor Biology, 2017
The accumulating evidences show that Abrus agglutinin, a plant lectin, displays a broad range of anticancer activity including cancer-specific induction of apoptosis; however, the underlying molecular mechanism of Abrus agglutinin–induced oral cancer ...
Niharika Sinha   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Gunja (Abrus Precatorius): A Review

open access: yesInternational Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research Studies, 2022
Gunja (Abrus precatorius Linn.), also known as Indian liquorice, is regarded as one of the most toxic but also visually stunning seeds in the world. It is classified as an Upavisha (semipoisonous medication) and is utilised widely in several Ayurvedic formulations with significant medicinal value.
Dr Amandeep Sharma, Dr Rajni Sharma
openaire   +3 more sources

Contribution of Micromorphology to the Taxonomy of Abrus (Leguminosae–Papilionoideae) [PDF]

open access: yesBlumea - Biodiversity, Evolution and Biogeography of Plants, 2003
Despite the various taxonomic revisions of Abrus Adans., species and infraspecific delimitation are not always clear. In those revisions very little reference is made to micromorphological characters, in particular to those of the compound leaves, in spite of the stability of some of those characters. By using techniques of light and scanning microscopy
Teixeira, G., Adélia Diniz, M.
core   +4 more sources

Survival after an Intentional Ingestion of Crushed Abrus Seeds [PDF]

open access: yesWestern Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2008
Abrus precatorius seeds contain one of the most potent toxins known to man. However, because of the seed’s outer hard coat the vast majority of ingestions cause only mild symptoms and typically results in complete recovery.
Hung, Oliver   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ethnomedicinal Practices of the Fabaceae Family in Tanzania: A Systematic Review. [PDF]

open access: yesScientificWorldJournal
This study is aimed at reviewing the ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Fabaceae species used as sources of traditional medications in Tanzania. Using the Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) methodology, a comprehensive review was conducted on Fabaceae species used by Tanzanians through electronic databases such ...
Kacholi DS.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Cyclophilin A-mediated cis/trans isomerization modulates RIN4 to control intracellular rhizobial infection in legumes. [PDF]

open access: yesNew Phytol
Summary In most legume‐rhizobium symbioses, rhizobial colonization occurs through host‐derived intracellular infection threads, which enable rhizobial recruitment while presumably modulating the host immune system to prevent rejection. To investigate post‐translational regulation of immune responses during rhizobial infection, we focused on Cyclophilin
Goto T   +8 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

An Arrow Poison (Abrus Precatorius) Causing Fatal Poisoning in a Child [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016
Ingestion of whole seeds of Abrus precatorius often does not produce serious illness. It generally presents initially with gastrointestinal manifestations.
MM PATIL   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Abrus laevigatus (152920)

open access: yes, 2022
Kingdom: PlantaeDivision: MagnoliophytaClass: EudicotsOrder: FabalesFamily: FabaceaeScientific name: Abrus laevigatus E.Mey.Specimen barcode ...
Bolus Herbarium (9862976)
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