Targeting AKT with costunolide suppresses the growth of colorectal cancer cells and induces apoptosis in vitro and in vivo

Abstract Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a clinically challenging malignant tumor worldwide. As a natural product and sesquiterpene lactone, Costunolide (CTD) has been reported to possess anticancer activities. However, the regulation mechanism and precise target of this substance remain undis...

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Main Authors: Hai Huang, Song Park, Haibo Zhang, Sijun Park, Wookbong Kwon, Enugyung Kim, Xiujuan Zhang, Soyoung Jang, Duhak Yoon, Seong-Kyoon Choi, Jun-koo Yi, Sung-hyun Kim, Zigang Dong, Mee-hyun Lee, Zaeyoung Ryoo, Myoung Ok Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research
Subjects:
AKT
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13046-021-01895-w