Brazilin Inhibits Growth and Induces Apoptosis in Human Glioblastoma Cells

Brazilin, isolated from the methanol extract of the heart wood of Caesalpinia sappan, sensitizes cancer cells to apoptosis. Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), which accounts for most cases of central nervous system malignancy, has a very poor prognosis and lacks effective therapeutic interventions. We,...

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Main Authors: Hyung-Jun Noh, Min-Ho Lee, Geum-Soog Kim, Mi-Kyoung Lee, Dae-Young Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-02-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/18/2/2449