Vol. 27 (Suppl 2) 2006 Neuro endocrinology letters

Anti-proliferative activity and apoptotic effect of tick salivary gland extracts on human HeLa cells.

OBJECTIVES: The anti-proliferative and apoptotic potential of salivary gland extracts (SGE) of unfed and partially fed adult ixodid ticks were screened using human HeLa cells.

METHODS: Cell growth inhibition activity of SGE was measured by the MTT assay. Cell cycle analysis and quantification of DNA fragmentation.....