The Akt-inhibitor Erufosine induces apoptotic cell death in prostate cancer cells and increases the short term effects of ionizing radiation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background and Purpose</p> <p>The phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt pathway is frequently deregulated in prostate cancer and associated with neoplastic transformation, malignant progression, and enhanced resistance to classical chemotherapy and...

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Main Authors: Eibl Hans-Jörg, Handrick René, Ruiner Carola-Ellen, Rudner Justine, Belka Claus, Jendrossek Verena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/5/1/108