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Shikonin induces the apoptosis and pyroptosis of EGFR-T790M-mutant drug-resistant non-small cell lung cancer cells via the degradation of cyclooxygenase-2.
European journal of medical research - 20 Dec 2024
Cao Shaoyi, Li Huaqiu, Ye Xiaoyan, Xing Xinxing, Xie Yonghuan, Zeng Xiangfeng, Liu Hongjiao, Zhong Xing, Yang Xinyi, Xing Wenxiu, Zhu Cairong, Wu Xiaoping
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BACKGROUND: The T790M mutation in the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene is the primary cause of resistance to EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. Previous research demonstrated that certain traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) monomers exhibit anti-tumor effects against various malignancies. This study aims to investigate the potentials of shikonin...
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