Autophagy Inhibition Enhances Apoptosis Induced by Dioscin in Huh7 Cells

Extensive research results support the application of herbal medicine or natural food as an augment during therapy for various cancers. However, the effect of dioscin on tumor cells autophagy has not been clearly clarified. In this study, the unique effects of dioscin on autophagy of hepatoma cells...

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Main Authors: Ming-Ju Hsieh, Shun-Fa Yang, Yih-Shou Hsieh, Tzy-Yen Chen, Hui-Ling Chiou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/134512