Selenite as a dual apoptotic and ferroptotic agent synergizes with EGFR and KRAS inhibitors with epigenetic interference

Abstract Background Selenium, an essential trace element, has previously been investigated as a pro-apoptotic and DNA demethylation agent. It sensitizes the response to chemotherapy in patients who were refractory to cytotoxic agents. Meanwhile, ferroptosis is a novel approach to cancer treatment by...

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Main Authors: Lok Seng Chan, Johnson Liu, Molly S. C. Li, Lili Li, Qian Tao, Tony S. K. Mok
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:Clinical Epigenetics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13148-023-01454-4