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.
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.
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.
In addition, during puberty and into the third decade, oestrogen has an anabolic effect on the osteoblast and
an apoptotic effect on the osteoclast, increasing bone mineral acquisition in axial and appendicular bone.