Chelerythrine and radiation combined tumor therapy

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Having -c- – wherein x is chalcogen – bonded directly to...

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ABSTRACT:
Combination of low doses of irradiation and chelerythrine results in increased apoptosis in tumor cells. The doses of either irradiation or chelerythrine alone are such that increased apoptosis or decreased tumor growth or proliferation would not be expected.

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