Sicilian Litchi Fruit Extracts Induce Autophagy versus Apoptosis Switch in Human Colon Cancer Cells

Sicilian Litchi Fruit Extracts Induce Autophagy versus Apoptosis Switch in Human Colon Cancer Cells

Litchi chinensis Sonnerat is a tropical tree whose fruits contain significant amounts of bioactive polyphenols. Litchi cultivation has recently spread in Sicily where the climate conditions are particularly favorable for this crop. Recent findings have shown that Litchi extracts display anti-tumor a...

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Main Authors: Sonia Emanuele, Antonietta Notaro, Antonio Palumbo Piccionello, Antonella Maggio, Marianna Lauricella, Antonella D’Anneo, Cesare Cernigliaro, Giuseppe Calvaruso, Michela Giuliano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
Litchi chinensis
anti-tumor activity
autophagy
colon cancer
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/10/1490

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