Saquinavir Induced Suicidal Death of Human Erythrocytes

Background/Aims: The antiretroviral protease inhibitor saquinavir is used for the treatment of HIV infections. Effects of saquinavir include induction of apoptosis, the suicidal death of nucleated cells. Saquinavir treatment may further lead to anemia. In theory, anemia could result from accelerated...

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Main Authors: Sabrina Waibel, Rosi Bissinger, Ghada Bouguerra, Salem Abbès, Florian Lang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2015-11-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/438558