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Wasp venom exerts anti-tumour activity

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Diario Médico reports on a study by Ernest Giralt’s lab (two pages) published in the Journal of Controlled Release on the design of a peptide capable of eliminating tumour cells. The peptide in question exploits the properties of wasp venom.

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