The chemotherapeutic agent bortezomib induces the formation of stress granules

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cytoplasmic stress granules (SGs) are specialized storage sites of untranslated mRNAs whose formation occurs under different stress conditions and is often associated with cell survival. SGs-inducing stresses include radiations, hypo...

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Main Authors: Gareau Cristina, Fournier Marie-Josée, Mazroui Rachid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:Cancer Cell International
Online Access:http://www.cancerci.com/content/10/1/12