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A lipophilic free radical initiator, 2,2′-azobis (2,4-dimethylvaleronitrile) (AMVN) enhances caspase-dependent apoptosis induced by hyperthermia

F.-J. Li, Takashi Kondo, Qing‐Li Zhao, Yujiro Hayashi, Ryohei Ogawa, Zheng‐Guo Cui, Loreto B. Feril

International Journal of Hyperthermia · 2003 · 17 citations · 15 references

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Abstract

AMVN is suggested to be a potential heat sensitizer effective at a lower concentration than AAPH. The possible mechanism is discussed.

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