Celastrol induces ROS-mediated apoptosis via directly targeting peroxiredoxin-2 in gastric cancer cells

Xi Chen, Ying Zhao, Wu Luo, Sian Chen, Feng Lin, Xi Zhang, Shijie Fan, Xian Shen, Yi Wang, Guang Liang

Theranostics · 2020 · 289 citations · 45 references

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Our studies have uncovered a potential Celastrol-interacting protein Prdx2 and a ROS-dependent mechanism of its action. The findings also highlight Prdx2 as a potential target for the treatment of gastric cancer.

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