Induction of Suicidal Erythrocyte Death by Cantharidin
The natural phosphoprotein phosphatase inhibitor cantharidin, primarily used for topical treatment of warts, has later been shown to trigger tumor cell apoptosis and is thus considered for the treatment of malignancy. Similar to apoptosis of tumor cells, erythrocytes may undergo eryptosis, a suicida...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-07-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/7/8/2822 |