Avarol Induces Apoptosis in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Cells by Activating PERK–eIF2α–CHOP Signaling

Avarol is a sesquiterpenoid hydroquinone with potent cytotoxicity. Although resolving endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress is essential for intracellular homeostasis, erratic or excessive ER stress can lead to apoptosis. Here, we reported that avarol selectively induces cell death in pancreatic ductal...

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Main Authors: Takushi Namba, Rika Kodama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-04-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/13/4/2376