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

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
Subjects:
phosphatidylserine
shikonin
calcium
ceramide
cell volume
eryptosis
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/6/5/1559

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