Purified hemocyanin obtained from Fissurella latimarginata; subunit of purified hemocyanin; use of hemocyanin, its subunit or immunogenic fragments and compositions containing the same

摘要

The invention relates to purified hemocyanins, subunits or immunogenic fragments thereof, wherein the hemocyanins are purified from a hemolymph of Fissurella latimarginata (black limpet), Fissurella cumingi (strawberry limpet), or Fissurella maxima (queen limpet). The invention also relates to compositions including the purified hemocyanins and methods of treating neoplastic diseases by administering such compositions.