A chalcone-related small molecule that induces methuosis, a novel form of non-apoptotic cell death, in glioblastoma cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Methuosis is a unique form of non-apoptotic cell death triggered by alterations in the trafficking of clathrin-independent endosomes, ultimately leading to extreme vacuolization and rupture of the cell.</p> <p>Results<...

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Main Authors: Bhanot Haymanti, Young Ashley M, Overmeyer Jean H, Maltese William A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Molecular Cancer
Online Access:http://www.molecular-cancer.com/content/10/1/69