Induction of cell cycle arrest and apoptosis by copper complex Cu(SBCM)<sub>2</sub> towards oestrogen-receptor positive MCF-7 breast cancer cells

Jhi Biau Foo, Li Shan Ng, Ji Hui Lim, Pau Xien Tan, Yan Zhi Lor, Jason Siau Ee Loo, May Lee Low, Lee Chin Chan, Chaw Yee Beh, Sze Wei Leong,

RSC Advances · 2019 · 55 citations · 24 references

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Cu(SBCM)<sub>2</sub> binds to DNA topoisomerase I, which, in turn, induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in MCF-7 breast cancer cells, possibly <italic>via</italic> p53 signalling pathway.

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