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In this review we present recent studies on the effects of the protein phosphatase inhibitor microcystin on mammalian cells. Whereas high concentrations of microcystin promote liver cell death induced by ROS signalling without the involvement of typical apoptotic proteins, intermediate doses activate classic apoptotic pathways. Low concentrations however, increase liver cell survival and proliferation, and can cause primary liver cancer.
Keywords: Microcystin, protein phosphatases, PP1, PP2A, reactive oxygen species, cancer, apoptosis, mitochondria
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry
Title: Microcystin Produces Disparate Effects on Liver Cells in a Dose Dependent Manner
Volume: 6 Issue: 3
Author(s): Lars Herfindal and Frode Selheim
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Keywords: Microcystin, protein phosphatases, PP1, PP2A, reactive oxygen species, cancer, apoptosis, mitochondria
Abstract: In this review we present recent studies on the effects of the protein phosphatase inhibitor microcystin on mammalian cells. Whereas high concentrations of microcystin promote liver cell death induced by ROS signalling without the involvement of typical apoptotic proteins, intermediate doses activate classic apoptotic pathways. Low concentrations however, increase liver cell survival and proliferation, and can cause primary liver cancer.
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Herfindal Lars and Selheim Frode, Microcystin Produces Disparate Effects on Liver Cells in a Dose Dependent Manner, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2006; 6 (3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955706776073475
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955706776073475 |
Print ISSN 1389-5575 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1875-5607 |
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