Rhein Induces Apoptosis in Human Breast Cancer Cells

Human breast cancers cells overexpressing HER2/neu are more aggressive tumors with poor prognosis, and resistance to chemotherapy. This study investigates antiproliferation effects of anthraquinone derivatives of rhubarb root on human breast cancer cells. Of 7 anthraquinone derivatives, only rhein s...

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Main Authors: Ching-Yao Chang, Hong-Lin Chan, Hui-Yi Lin, Tzong-Der Way, Ming-Ching Kao, Ming-Zhang Song, Ying-Ju Lin, Cheng-Wen Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/952504