Curcumin induces the apoptosis of human monocytic leukemia THP-1 cells via the activation of JNK/ERK Pathways

• Main Authors: Yang Chu-Wen (Author), Chang Chi-Lun (Author), Lee Hsin-Chen (Author), Chi Chin-Wen (Author), Pan Jia-Ping (Author), Yang Wen-Chin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Curcumin is a principal compound of turmeric, commonly used to treat tumors and other diseases. However, its anti-cancer activity in human acute monocytic leukemia THP-1 cells is not clear. This study aimed to study the anti-cancer e...