Zinc Influences the Efficacy of Betulinic Acid Treatment and Radiotherapy in Breast Cancer Cells

• Main Authors: Antje Güttler (Author), Elisa Darnstaedt (Author), Danny Knobloch-Sperlich (Author), Marina Petrenko (Author), Jacqueline Kessler (Author), Ivo Grosse (Author), Dirk Vordermark (Author), Matthias Bache (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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The trace element zinc influences a number of biological reactions, including cell growth, apoptosis, and DNA damage, which affect tumor therapy. The natural compound betulinic acid (BA) and its derivatives are known for their antiviral, antibacterial, and antitumor effects. Previous studies show th...