Curcumin induces the apoptosis of human monocytic leukemia THP-1 cells via the activation of JNK/ERK Pathways

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Curcumin is a principal compound of turmeric, commonly used to treat tumors and other diseases. However, its anti-cancer activity in human acute monocytic leukemia THP-1 cells is not clear. This study aimed to study the anti-cancer e...

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Main Authors: Yang Chu-Wen, Chang Chi-Lun, Lee Hsin-Chen, Chi Chin-Wen, Pan Jia-Ping, Yang Wen-Chin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/12/22