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ArticleAvicenna journal of medical biotechnology

Characterization and Evaluation of the Anti-proliferative Activity and Hypersensitivity of L-Asparaginase from

Tekeba Sisay, Naomi Maina, Victor Mobegi, Sabina Wachira

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Tekeba SisayDepartment of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovations (PAUSTI), Nairobi, Kenya.
Naomi MainaDepartment of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovations (PAUSTI), Nairobi, Kenya.
Victor MobegiDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Sabina WachiraKenya Medical Research Institute, Center for Traditional Medicine and Drug Research, Nairobi, Kenya.

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Background: L-Asparaginase is a crucial enzyme to treat Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), as it depletes L-asparagine, an essential amino acid for cancer cell survival. However, its clinical use is often restricted due to hypersensitivity reactions. This study examined the anti-proliferative effects and hypersensitivity of fungal L-asparaginases (L-ASNases) from Methods: The enzymes were produced and purified through ammonium sulfate precipitation, dialysis, and Sephadex G-100 chromatography, and tested on leukemia cells and BALB/c female mice to assess immune responses. Results: TaIChL11 L-ASNase had a molecular weight of 40 Conclusion: These findings indicate that fungal L-ASNases, particularly TaIChL11 ASNase, with lower L-glutaminase activity and a favorable safety profile, could be promising alternatives to bacterial L-ASNases, potentially enhancing ALL treatment with fewer side effects.

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Ammonium sulfateAsparaginaseAsparagineDickeya chrysanthemiGlutaminaseSephadexTrichosporon asahii

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PMCPMC12782468

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