Cell-free synthesis of the hirudin variant 1 of the blood-sucking leech Hirudo medicinalis
Research article published in Scientific reports (2020)
Resumen
Synthesis and purification of peptide drugs for medical applications is a challenging task. The leech-derived factor hirudin is in clinical use as an alternative to heparin in anticoagulatory therapies.
Por qué esto importa para la hirudoterapia
Relevant to the development and clinical application of leech-derived pharmaceutical compounds.
Citación
Cell-free synthesis of the hirudin variant 1 of the blood-sucking leech Hirudo medicinalis.
Wüstenhagen D et al. · Scientific reports, 2020
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