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A new strategy of promoting cisplatin chemotherapeutic efficiency by targeting endoplasmic reticulum stress
18 Oct 2013
Abstract excerpt
Cisplatin (cis‑diamminedichloroplatinum II, CDDP) is one of the most effective chemotherapeutic agents and is widely used in the treatment of solid tumors. However, its side effects and acquired resistance gained during the course of treatment may limit its usage. It is generally considered to be a cytotoxic drug that kills cancer cells by damaging their DNA and inhibiting DNA synthesis to induce apoptosis via...
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