| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1388734 | Carbohydrate Research | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
In this minireview, we examine the ability of modified citrus pectin (MCP), a complex water soluble indigestible polysaccharide obtained from the peel and pulp of citrus fruits and modified by means of high pH and temperature treatment, to affect numerous rate-limiting steps in cancer metastasis. The anti-adhesive properties of MCP as well as its potential for increasing apoptotic responses of tumor cells to chemotherapy by inhibiting galectin-3 anti-apoptotic function are discussed in the light of a potential use of this carbohydrate-based substance in the treatment of multiple human malignancies.
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Authors
Vladislav V. Glinsky, Avraham Raz,