Induction of Suicidal Erythrocyte Death by Cantharidin

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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Main Authors: Kousi Alzoubi, Jasmin Egler, Marilena Briglia, Antonella Fazio, Caterina Faggio, Florian Lang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-07-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
phosphatidylserine
calcium
cell volume
staurosporine
kinase
eryptosis
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/7/8/2822

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