Harnessing redox reactions for anticancer effects: A copper(II) Schiff base complex induces apoptosis in HepG2 liver cancer cells via ROS generation
Daniela Ganci, Luisa D’Anna, Giulia Abruscato, Michael Chevalier, Océane Quideau, Salvatore Cataldo, Alberto Pettignano, Simona Rubino, Roberto Chiarelli, Giampaolo Barone, Claudio Luparello, Riccardo Bonsignore
Abstract
as a promising candidate for cancer therapy, providing insights into copper complexes' therapeutic application through oxidative stress and apoptosis modulation.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryReactive oxygen speciesApoptosisOxidative stressCytotoxicityAscorbic acidCancer cellViability assayGlutathioneFlow cytometryRedoxBiochemistryBiophysicsCancer researchCancerIn vitroMolecular biologyEnzymeBiologyInorganic chemistryGeneticsFood scienceMetal complexes synthesis and propertiesProtein Interaction Studies and Fluorescence AnalysisTrace Elements in Health