Molecular Characterization of MAP30 Gene from Momordica Charantia L.
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Date
2015-07
Authors
Supraja, P
Rani, S Jhansi
Sujitha, A
Rani, K Rekha
Usha, R
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Abstract
Natural products especially from plants have been used for the treatment of various diseases.
Momordica charantia or bitter melon, grows in the tropical area is popularly consumed as vegetables and has high
medicinal values .It is one of the most promising alternative medicines used as anti-HIV, anti-ulcer, antiinflammatory,
antileukemic, anti-microbial, anti-diabetic, and anti-tumor. Proteins like momordin, alpha- and betamomorcharin
and cucurbitacin B of Momordica charantia were also tested for possible anticancerous effects
.Chemical analogs of these proteins have been developed, patented, and named MAP30.The MAP30gene was
amplified from Momordica charantia leaves by Polymerase Chain Reaction .The resultant product was amplified
approximately 861 bp.
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Gene, Momordica charantia, Charecterization
Citation
Supraja P, Rani S Jhansi, Sujitha A, Rani K Rekha, Usha R. Molecular Characterization of MAP30 Gene from Momordica Charantia L. International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology. 2015 Jul-Sept; 6(3): 204-206.