The calcimimetic R-568 induces apoptotic cell death in prostate cancer cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Increased serum level of parathyroid hormone (PTH) was found in metastatic prostate cancers. Calcimimetic R-568 was reported to reduce PTH expression, to suppress cell proliferation and to induce apoptosis in parathyroid cells. In th...

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Main Authors: Cheng Guangming, zheng Hao, Zheng Xiaoqing, Liu Ziwei, Li Zhijun, Ruan Guofeng, Li Huaifu, Li Benyi, Zhan Ming
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research
Online Access:http://www.jeccr.com/content/28/1/100