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Aquaculture of Megathura crenulata for KLH on Living on Earth
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Doug Stemke <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 25 Aug 2013 06:44:51 -0400
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Hello All.

There was a fascinating piece on NPR's "Living on Earth" regarding the
aquaculture of Megathura crenulata for a blood protein 'KLH'.  Evidently it
serves as a neutral carrier protein for vaccines as well as other
bio-pharmaceuticals.  You can find the piece at "Living on Earth's" web page at:

http://www.loe.org/shows/segments.html?programID=13-P13-00034&segmentID=4

Doug

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