Characterization of the growth-inhibitory and apoptosis-inducing activities of a triterpene saponin, securioside B against BAC1.2F5 macrophages

• Main Authors: Satoru Yui (Author), Tomoya Kudo (Author), Kazumi Hodono (Author), Yoshihiro Mimaki (Author), Minpei Kuroda (Author), Yutaka Sashida (Author), Masatoshi Yamazaki (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Since the growth state of macrophages in local pathological sites is considered a factor that regulates the processes of many disease, such as tumors, inflammation, and atherosclerosis, the substances that regulate macrophage growth or survival may be useful for disease control. We previ...