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Rocha JD, Gallon ME, de Melo Bisneto AV, Santana Amaral VC, de Almeida LM, Borges LL, Chen-Chen L, Gobbo-Neto L, Bailão EFLC. Phytochemical Composition and Protective Effect of Vernonanthura polyanthes Leaf against In Vivo Doxorubicin-Mediated Toxicity. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27082553. [PMID: 35458751 PMCID: PMC9032716 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27082553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Vernonanthura polyanthes (Spreng.) A.J. Vega & Dematt. (syn.: Vernonia polyanthes Less) is popularly known as “assa-peixe” and its leaves are used in folk medicine mainly to treat respiratory diseases. In this study, we evaluated the cytogenotoxic and anticytogenotoxic potential of the V. polyanthes leaf aqueous extract (VpLAE) and its n-butanol fraction (n-BF) in the presence or absence of doxorubicin (DXR) (pre-, co-, and post-treatments) on a murine model for 24 h or 120 h. The micronucleus test (MN) and the comet assay were used to assess the cytogenotoxic and anticytogenotoxic potential of VpLAE and n-BF (250, 500, and 1000 mg/kg) administered via gavage to Swiss Webster mice. The chemical profiles of VpLAE and n-BF were assessed by liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry, and their metabolites were putatively identified. Lastly, the possible biological activities related to the (anti) cytogenotoxicity of the compounds were predicted using the PASS online webserver. The in vivo results showed that different doses of VpLAE and n-BF did not present cytotoxic activity; however, the MN test revealed a slight mutagenic activity for the 24 h treatments. Moderate genotoxic effects were demonstrated for all treatments in the comet assay. Regarding anticytotoxicity and antimutagenicity, VpLAE and n-BF presented a high cytoprotective potential against DXR toxic effects. In the co-treatment, VpLAE reduced the DXR genotoxicity by ~27%, and n-BF did not demonstrate antigenotoxic potential. In contrast, an antigenotoxic effect was observed for both VpLAE and n-BF in the pre- and post-treatments, reducing DXR genotoxicity by ~41% and ~47%, respectively. Chemical analysis of VpLAE and n-BF showed the presence of eight phenolic compounds, including seven chlorogenic acids and a flavonoid. The PASS online tool predicted antimutagenic, anticancer, antineoplastic, chemoprotective, antioxidant, and radical scavenging activities for all constituents identified in VpLAE and n-BF. V. polyanthes leaves presented a protective effect against DXR cytogenotoxicity. In general, VpLAE and n-BF showed a greater antigenotoxic potential in the pre- and post-treatments. The metabolites putatively identified in VpLAE and n-BF exhibited antioxidant and chemoprotective potential according to computational prediction analysis. Altogether, our results highlight the potential application of V. polyanthes to protect against toxic manifestations induced by DXR.
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- Jamira Dias Rocha
- Laboratório de Biotecnologia, Campus Central, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Anápolis 75132-903, GO, Brazil; (J.D.R.); (V.C.S.A.); (L.M.d.A.); (L.L.B.)
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa em Produtos Naturais e Sintéticos de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. do Café s/n, Ribeirão Preto 14040-903, SP, Brazil; (M.E.G.); (L.G.-N.)
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- Laboratório de Radiobiologia e Mutagênese, Departamento de Genética, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas I, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia 74045-155, GO, Brazil; (A.V.d.M.B.); (L.C.-C.)
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia, Campus Central, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Anápolis 75132-903, GO, Brazil; (J.D.R.); (V.C.S.A.); (L.M.d.A.); (L.L.B.)
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia, Campus Central, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Anápolis 75132-903, GO, Brazil; (J.D.R.); (V.C.S.A.); (L.M.d.A.); (L.L.B.)
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia, Campus Central, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Anápolis 75132-903, GO, Brazil; (J.D.R.); (V.C.S.A.); (L.M.d.A.); (L.L.B.)
- Escola de Ciências Médicas e da Vida, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás, Goiânia 74605-010, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Radiobiologia e Mutagênese, Departamento de Genética, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas I, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia 74045-155, GO, Brazil; (A.V.d.M.B.); (L.C.-C.)
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa em Produtos Naturais e Sintéticos de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. do Café s/n, Ribeirão Preto 14040-903, SP, Brazil; (M.E.G.); (L.G.-N.)
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia, Campus Central, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Anápolis 75132-903, GO, Brazil; (J.D.R.); (V.C.S.A.); (L.M.d.A.); (L.L.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-(62)-3328-1151
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He X, Liao Y, Liu J, Sun S. Research Progress of Natural Small-Molecule Compounds Related to Tumor Differentiation. Molecules 2022; 27:2128. [PMID: 35408534 PMCID: PMC9000768 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27072128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Tumor differentiation is a therapeutic strategy aimed at reactivating the endogenous differentiation program of cancer cells and inducing cancer cells to mature and differentiate into other types of cells. It has been found that a variety of natural small-molecule drugs can induce tumor cell differentiation both in vitro and in vivo. Relevant molecules involved in the differentiation process may be potential therapeutic targets for tumor cells. Compared with synthetic drugs, natural small-molecule antitumor compounds have the characteristics of wide sources, structural diversity and low toxicity. In addition, natural drugs with structural modification and transformation have relatively concentrated targets and enhanced efficacy. Therefore, using natural small-molecule compounds to induce malignant cell differentiation represents a more targeted and potential low-toxicity means of tumor treatment. In this review, we focus on natural small-molecule compounds that induce differentiation of myeloid leukemia cells, osteoblasts and other malignant cells into functional cells by regulating signaling pathways and the expression of specific genes. We provide a reference for the subsequent development of natural small molecules for antitumor applications and promote the development of differentiation therapy.
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- Xiaoli He
- Molecular Biology Research Center, School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China; (X.H.); (Y.L.)
- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Hematology, School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China
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- Molecular Biology Research Center, School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China; (X.H.); (Y.L.)
- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Hematology, School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China
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- Molecular Biology Research Center, School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China; (X.H.); (Y.L.)
- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Hematology, School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China
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- Molecular Biology Research Center, School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China; (X.H.); (Y.L.)
- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Hematology, School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China
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Chen JC, Hwang JH. Caffeine Inhibits Growth of Temozolomide-Treated Glioma via Increasing Autophagy and Apoptosis but Not via Modulating Hypoxia, Angiogenesis, or Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Rats. Nutr Cancer 2021; 74:1090-1096. [PMID: 34060393 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2021.1931361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Thirty rats with glioma were divided into control group, temozolomide (TMZ) group (TMZ 30 mg/kg once daily for 5 day), and TMZ plus Caffeine group (TMZ 30 mg/kg once daily for 5 day and caffeine 100 mg/kg once daily for 2 weeks). The relative tumor fold and expression of hypoxia-induced factor-1α (HIF-1α), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), neuropilin-1 (NRP-1), CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein homologous protein (CHOP), LC-3A/B, apoptosis-inducing factor-1 (AIF-1), and cleaved caspase three were compared. The relative tumor fold of TMZ plus Caffeine group was lower significantly than that of TMZ group at day 14. HIF-1α, VEGF, NRP-1, and CHOP expressions were not significantly different in the three groups. The LC-3A/B expression of TMZ plus Caffeine group was higher significantly than that of the control group and TMZ group. The AIF expressions of TMZ group and TMZ plus Caffeine group were higher significantly than that of the control group. The caspase-3 expression of TMZ plus Caffeine group was higher significantly than that of the control group and TMZ group. In conclusions, the inhibitory effect of caffeine on TMZ-treated glioma might be associated with increasing expressions of autophagy- and apoptosis-related genes.
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- Jin-Cherng Chen
- Department of Neurosurgery, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Xu H, Wang L, Shi B, Hu L, Gan C, Wang Y, Xiang Z, Wang X, Sheng J. Caffeine inhibits the anticancer activity of paclitaxel via down-regulation of α-tubulin acetylation. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 129:110441. [PMID: 32580047 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine) is a xanthine alkaloid found in a number of dietary products consumed worldwide, such as coffee, tea, and soft beverages, and is known to act as a modifying agent for cytotoxic chemotherapeutic drugs. Studies have shown that caffeine reduces the cytotoxic effects of paclitaxel and inhibits paclitaxel-induced apoptosis; however, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Here, we investigated whether caffeine inhibits the antitumor activity of paclitaxel via down-regulation of α-tubulin acetylation. In vitro studies, involving MTT assay, wound-healing assay, cell apoptosis assay, and western blotting analysis of A549 and HeLa cells, were performed. A549 and HeLa cell-based xenografts were established, and western blotting and immunohistochemical staining were performed for in vivo studies. The results showed that caffeine promoted the growth of cancer cells treated with paclitaxel. Additionally, caffeine enhanced migration ability, inhibited apoptosis, and decreased the acetylation of α-tubulin in paclitaxel-treated cancer cells. Furthermore, caffeine decreased the inhibitory effect of paclitaxel on tumor growth through down-regulation of α-tubulin acetylation in vivo. Taken together, these findings demonstrate that caffeine inhibits the anticancer activity of paclitaxel via down-regulation of α-tubulin acetylation, suggesting that patients receiving treatment with taxanes, such as paclitaxel, should avoid consuming caffeinated beverages or foods.
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- Huanhuan Xu
- Key Laboratory of Pu-er Tea Science, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China; College of Science, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pu-er Tea Science, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China; College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pu-er Tea Science, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China; College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pu-er Tea Science, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China; College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pu-er Tea Science, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China; College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pu-er Tea Science, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China; College of Science, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pu-er Tea Science, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China; College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Pu-er Tea Science, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China; College of Science, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China; State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Kunming, 650201, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Pu-er Tea Science, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China; State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Kunming, 650201, China.
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Merlos Rodrigo MA, Buchtelova H, de Los Rios V, Casal JI, Eckschlager T, Hrabeta J, Belhajova M, Heger Z, Adam V. Proteomic Signature of Neuroblastoma Cells UKF-NB-4 Reveals Key Role of Lysosomal Sequestration and the Proteasome Complex in Acquiring Chemoresistance to Cisplatin. J Proteome Res 2019; 18:1255-1263. [PMID: 30592607 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.8b00867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Cisplatin (CDDP) is a widely used agent in the treatment of neuroblastoma. Unfortunately, the development of acquired chemoresistance limits its clinical use. To gain a detailed understanding of the mechanisms underlying the development of such chemoresistance, we comparatively analyzed established cisplatin-resistant neuroblastoma cell line (UKF-NB-4CDDP) and its sensitive counterpart (UKF-NB-4). First, using viability screenings, we confirmed the decreased sensitivity of tested cells to cisplatin and identified a cross-resistance to carboplatin and oxaliplatin. Then, the proteomic signatures were analyzed using nano liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry. Among the proteins responsible for UKF-NB-4CDDP chemoresistance, ion channels transport family proteins, ATP-binding cassette superfamily proteins (ATP = adenosine triphosphate), solute carrier-mediated trans-membrane transporters, proteasome complex subunits, and V-ATPases were identified. Moreover, we detected markedly higher proteasome activity in UKF-NB-4CDDP cells and a remarkable lysosomal enrichment that can be inhibited by bafilomycin A to sensitize UKF-NB-4CDDP to CDDP. Our results indicate that lysosomal sequestration and proteasome activity may be one of the key mechanisms responsible for intrinsic chemoresistance of neuroblastoma to CDDP.
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- Miguel Angel Merlos Rodrigo
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Mendel University in Brno , Zemedelska 1 , 613 00 Brno , Czech Republic.,Central European Institute of Technology , Brno University of Technology , Purkynova 123 , 612 00 Brno , Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Mendel University in Brno , Zemedelska 1 , 613 00 Brno , Czech Republic.,Central European Institute of Technology , Brno University of Technology , Purkynova 123 , 612 00 Brno , Czech Republic
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- Functional Proteomics, Department of Molecular Biomedicine and Proteomic Facility , Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas , Ramiro de Maeztu 9 , Madrid 280 40 , Spain
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- Functional Proteomics, Department of Molecular Biomedicine and Proteomic Facility , Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas , Ramiro de Maeztu 9 , Madrid 280 40 , Spain
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine , Charles University, and University Hospital Motol , V Uvalu 84 , 150 06 Prague 5 , Czech Republic
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine , Charles University, and University Hospital Motol , V Uvalu 84 , 150 06 Prague 5 , Czech Republic
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine , Charles University, and University Hospital Motol , V Uvalu 84 , 150 06 Prague 5 , Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Mendel University in Brno , Zemedelska 1 , 613 00 Brno , Czech Republic.,Central European Institute of Technology , Brno University of Technology , Purkynova 123 , 612 00 Brno , Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Mendel University in Brno , Zemedelska 1 , 613 00 Brno , Czech Republic.,Central European Institute of Technology , Brno University of Technology , Purkynova 123 , 612 00 Brno , Czech Republic
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Li N, Zhang P, Kiang KMY, Cheng YS, Leung GKK. Caffeine Sensitizes U87-MG Human Glioblastoma Cells to Temozolomide through Mitotic Catastrophe by Impeding G2 Arrest. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 2018:5364973. [PMID: 30050935 PMCID: PMC6046144 DOI: 10.1155/2018/5364973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2018] [Accepted: 06/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Temozolomide (TMZ) is the first-line chemotherapeutic agent in the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Despite its cytotoxic effect, TMZ also induces cell cycle arrest that may lead to the development of chemoresistance and eventual tumor recurrence. Caffeine, a widely consumed neurostimulant, shows anticancer activities and is reported to work synergistically with cisplatin and camptothecin. The present study aimed to investigate the effects and the mechanisms of action of caffeine used in combination with TMZ in U87-MG GBM cells. As anticipated, TMZ caused DNA damage mediated by the ATM/p53/p21 signaling pathway and induced significant G2 delay. Concurrent treatment with caffeine repressed proliferation and lowered clonogenic capacity on MTT and colony formation assays, respectively. Mechanistic study showed that coadministration of caffeine and TMZ suppressed the phosphorylation of ATM and p53 and downregulated p21 expression, thus releasing DNA-damaged cells from G2 arrest into premature mitosis. Cell cycle analysis demonstrated that the proportion of cells arrested in G2 phase decreased when caffeine was administered together with TMZ; at the same time, the amount of cells with micronucleation and multipolar spindle poles increased, indicative of enhanced mitotic cell death. Pretreatment of cells with caffeine further enhanced mitotic catastrophe development in combined treatment and sensitized cells to apoptosis when followed by TMZ alone. In conclusion, our study demonstrated that caffeine enhanced the efficacy of TMZ through mitotic cell death by impeding ATM/p53/p21-mediated G2 arrest.
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- Ning Li
- Department of Surgery, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Department of Surgery, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Department of Surgery, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Department of Surgery, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Department of Surgery, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
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Selected Literature Watch. JOURNAL OF CAFFEINE RESEARCH 2017. [DOI: 10.1089/jcr.2017.29004.slw] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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