Ovatodiolide Inhibits Breast Cancer Stem/Progenitor Cells through SMURF2-Mediated Downregulation of Hsp27

Cancer stem/progenitor cells (CSCs) are a subpopulation of cancer cells involved in tumor initiation, resistance to therapy and metastasis. Targeting CSCs has been considered as the key for successful cancer therapy. Ovatodiolide (Ova) is a macrocyclic diterpenoid compound isolated from Anisomeles i...

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Main Authors: Kuan-Ta Lu, Bing-Yen Wang, Wan-Yu Chi, Ju Chang-Chien, Jiann-Jou Yang, Hsueh-Te Lee, Yew-Min Tzeng, Wen-Wei Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-04-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/8/5/127