In Vitro Induction of Erythrocyte Phosphatidylserine Translocation by the Natural Naphthoquinone Shikonin

Shikonin, the most important component of Lithospermum erythrorhizon, has previously been shown to exert antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, antiviral, antimicrobial and anticancer effects. The anticancer effect has been attributed to the stimulation of suicidal cell death or apoptosis....

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Main Authors: Adrian Lupescu, Rosi Bissinger, Kashif Jilani, Florian Lang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-05-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/6/5/1559