Triggering of Eryptosis, the Suicidal Erythrocyte Death, by Perifosine

Background/Aims: The alkylphospholipid perifosine is used for the treatment of malignancy. The substance is effective by triggering suicidal tumor cell death or apoptosis. Side effects of perifosine include anemia. At least in theory, perifosine-induced anemia could result from stimulation of suicid...

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Main Authors: Jasmin Egler, Florian Lang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2017-05-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/475977