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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-03-01
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Series: | Clinical Epigenetics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13148-023-01454-4 |