Triggering of Suicidal Erythrocyte Death by Penta-O-galloyl-β-d-glucose
The polyphenolic 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-beta-d-glucose from several medicinal herbs triggers apoptosis and has, thus, been proposed for treatment of malignancy. The substance is at least partially effective through caspase activation. In analogy to apoptosis of nucleated cells, erythrocytes may e...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-12-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/6/1/54 |