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Cellular Mechanisms of the Anticancer Effects of the Lichen Compound Usnic Acid

8 Feb 2010

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The lichen compound usnic acid is used for its antimicrobial activities in cosmetic products and is also a component of slimming agents. Its effect against cancer cells was first noted over 30 years ago. In this study possible mechanisms of this effect were investigated using two human cell lines, the breast cancer cell line T-47D and the pancreatic cancer cell line Capan-2. Pure (+)-usnic acid from CLADONIA...

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PMID: 20143294
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1240851

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