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Mitochondria-mediated anticancer effects of two previously characterized COX-2 inhibitors in hepatocellular carcinoma

Sep 2026 · Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry · Vol 481, pp. 5419 - 5435 · 0 citations · 67 references
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Both ZMA-M3 and ZMA-M4 significantly reduced the viability of HCC cells and enhanced apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner, while showing minimal cytotoxicity towards normal hepatocytes, indicating the activation of the intrinsic mitochondria-mediated apoptotic pathway.

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