R-Phycoerythrin Induces SGC-7901 Apoptosis by Arresting Cell Cycle at S Phase

R-Phycoerythrin (R-PE), one of the chemical constituents of red algae, could produce singlet oxygen upon excitation with the appropriate radiation and possibly be used in photodynamic therapy (PDT) for cancer. Documents reported that R-PE could inhibit cell proliferation in HepG2 and A549 cells, whi...

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Main Authors: Huixin Tan, Shiyong Gao, Yan Zhuang, Yanhong Dong, Wenhui Guan, Kun Zhang, Jian Xu, Jingru Cui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-09-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/14/9/166