Pravastatin inhibits cell proliferation and increased MAT1A expression in hepatocarcinoma cells and in vivo models

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Statins may have therapeutic effects on hepatocarcinoma (HCC). This type of disorder is the most common malignant primary tumour in the liver. Our objective was to determine whether pravastatin had a therapeutic effect in vitro and i...

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Main Authors: Hijona Elizabeth, Banales Jesús, Hijona Lander, Medina Juan, Arenas Juan, Herreros-Villanueva Marta, Aldazabal Pablo, Bujanda Luis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:Cancer Cell International
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Online Access:http://www.cancerci.com/content/12/1/5