Abstract
We report that α-tocopheryl succinate, a vitamin E analogue with pro-apoptotic properties, selectively kills cells with a malignant or transformed phenotype, i.e. multiple haematopoietic and carcinoma cell lines, while being non-toxic to normal, i.e. primary and non-transformed cells. These findings strongly suggest a potential of this micronutrient in the therapy and/or prevention of cancer without significant side-effects. © 2001 Cancer Research Campaign http://www.bjcancer.com
Keywords: vitamin E analogue, malignant cells, apoptosis, selectivity
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