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[Flavone compound induces the apoptosis of prostate cancer cells].

Abstract
Flavone compound is a polyphenolic compound widely existing in plants and has an extensive biological activity. In recent years, it has been found to have a significant anti-cancer effect, as in combating cell proliferation, inducing cell apoptosis, interfering with cellular signal transduction, increasing the activity of the cancer repressor gene and inhibiting the expression of oncogene. This paper reviews the mechanism by which flavone compound, induces the apoptosis of prostate cancer cells.
AuthorsLi Zhang, Xue-Jun Shang, Yu-Feng Huang
JournalZhonghua nan ke xue = National journal of andrology (Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue) Vol. 14 Issue 9 Pg. 842-5 (Sep 2008) ISSN: 1009-3591 [Print] China
PMID18998472 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)
Chemical References
  • Flavones
Topics
  • Animals
  • Apoptosis (drug effects)
  • Flavones (pharmacology)
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prostatic Neoplasms (pathology)
  • Rats
  • Tumor Cells, Cultured

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