Carmustine-Induced Phosphatidylserine Translocation in the Erythrocyte Membrane
The nitrosourea alkylating agent, carmustine, is used as chemotherapeutic drug in several malignancies. The substance triggers tumor cell apoptosis. Side effects of carmustine include myelotoxicity with anemia. At least in theory, anemia could partly be due to stimulation of eryptosis, the suicidal...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-04-01
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| Series: | Toxins |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/5/4/703 |