Celastrol induces ROS-mediated apoptosis via directly targeting peroxiredoxin-2 in gastric cancer cells
Xi Chen, Ying Zhao, Wu Luo, Sian Chen, Feng Lin, Xi Zhang, Shijie Fan, Xian Shen, Yi Wang, Guang Liang
Abstract
Our studies have uncovered a potential Celastrol-interacting protein Prdx2 and a ROS-dependent mechanism of its action. The findings also highlight Prdx2 as a potential target for the treatment of gastric cancer.
Topics & Concepts
CelastrolApoptosisCancer researchChemistryCancer cellCancerReactive oxygen speciesPeroxiredoxinCell biologyMedicineBiologyBiochemistryInternal medicineEnzymePeroxidaseNatural Compounds in Disease TreatmentSynthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic CompoundsTrace Elements in Health