| Literature DB >> 24486220 |
Jason L Liggett1, Xiaobo Zhang2, Thomas E Eling3, Seung Joon Baek4.
Abstract
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used extensively for analgesic and antipyretic treatments. In addition, NSAIDs reduce the risk and mortality to several cancers. Their mechanisms in anti-tumorigenesis are not fully understood, but both cyclooxygenase (COX)-dependent and -independent pathways play a role. We and others have been interested in elucidating molecular targets of NSAID-induced apoptosis. In this review, we summarize updated literature regarding cellular and molecular targets modulated by NSAIDs. Among those NSAIDs, sulindac sulfide and tolfenamic acid are emphasized in this review because these two drugs have been well investigated for their anti-tumorigenic activity in many different types of cancer.Entities:
Keywords: COX; NAG-1; NSAIDs; Sulindac sulfide; Tolfenamic acid
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24486220 PMCID: PMC3965613 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2014.01.021
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cancer Lett ISSN: 0304-3835 Impact factor: 8.679