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We found that aloe extract contains a lectin-like substance which reacts with serum proteins of various animals. Furthermore, in human serum 2 proteins,a 2-macroglobulin anda 1-antitrypsin, were shown to be reactive with aloe extract.
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Fujita, K., Suzuki, I., Ochiai, J. et al. Specific reaction of aloe extract with serum proteins of various animals. Experientia 34, 523–524 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01935968
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