The phrase "apoptotic effect" refers to a process in which certain cells in our body undergo a programmed cell death. It is a natural mechanism that removes old or damaged cells to maintain the overall health and balance of our body. Full definition
This was consistent with a long - term apoptotic effect of Mcf1 causing widespread cell death and ultimately death of the animal. (journals.plos.org)
Next, we found that the increase of p21Cip1 / WAF1 expression, which occurs upon LA exposure in a p53 - independent manner, is involved in the apoptotic effects prompted by LA in both breast and endometrial cancer cells. (healthimpactnews.com)
Quercetin is also a «superstar» of chemoprevention because it is one of the rare substances that appears to have an apoptotic effect on the stem cells of certain cancers. (cancertutor.com)