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Selenite as a dual apoptotic and ferroptotic agent synergizes with EGFR and KRAS inhibitors with epigenetic interference.
Clinical epigenetics - 2 Mar 2023
Chan Lok Seng, Liu Johnson, Li Molly S C, Li Lili, Tao Qian, Mok Tony S K
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BACKGROUND: Selenium, an essential trace element, has previously been investigated as a pro-apoptotic and DNA demethylation agent. It sensitizes the response to chemotherapy in patients who were refractory to cytotoxic agents. Meanwhile, ferroptosis is a novel approach to cancer treatment by triggering cell death and reversing drug resistance. The role of selenium in treating cancer cells harboring druggable...
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