Dexamethasone protection from TNF-alpha-induced cell death in MCF-7 cells requires NF-kappaB and is independent from AKT

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The biochemical bases for hormone dependence in breast cancer have been recognized as an important element in tumor resistance, proliferation and metastasis. On this respect, dexamethasone (Dex) dependent protection against TNF-alpha...

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Main Authors: Mejía Salvador, Córdova Emilio, Mendoza-Milla Criselda, Machuca Catalina, Covarrubias Luis, Ventura José, Zentella Alejandro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-02-01
Series:BMC Cell Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2121/7/9