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Open Access 01-12-2017 | Review

Natural agents mediated autophagic signal networks in cancer

Authors: Eun Jung Sohn, Hwan Tae Park

Published in: Cancer Cell International | Issue 1/2017

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Abstract

Recent studies suggested that natural compounds are important in finding targets for cancer treatments. Autophagy (“self-eating”) plays important roles in multiple diseases and acts as a tumor suppressor in cancer. Here, we examined the molecular mechanism by which natural agents regulate autophagic signals. Understanding the relationship between natural agents and cellular autophagy may provide more information for cancer diagnosis and chemoprevention.
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Metadata
Title
Natural agents mediated autophagic signal networks in cancer
Authors
Eun Jung Sohn
Hwan Tae Park
Publication date
01-12-2017
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Cancer Cell International / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1475-2867
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12935-017-0486-7

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