Methyl Antcinate A Suppresses the Population of Cancer Stem-Like Cells in MCF7 Human Breast Cancer Cell Line

Methyl antcinate A (MAA) is an ergostane-type triterpenoid extracted from the fruiting bodies of Antrodia camphorate that has been reported to be a cytotoxic agent towards some types of cancer cells, such as oral cancer and liver cancer. Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are a particular population within ca...

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Main Authors: Wen-Wei Chang, Yew-Min Tzeng, Cheng-Chia Yu, Wan-Chi Tsai, Pin-Chung Fong, Chih-Yu Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-02-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
p53
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/18/3/2539