Tetrandrine, a Compound Common in Chinese Traditional Medicine, Preferentially Kills Breast Cancer Tumor Initiating Cells (TICs) In Vitro
Tetrandrine is a bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid found in Stephania tetrandra, a Chinese medicine commonly used as an anti-inflammatory. It has extensive pharmacological activity, including positive ion channel blockade and inhibition of multiple drug resistance proteins. These activities are very si...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-05-01
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| Series: | Cancers |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/3/2/2274/ |