Cancer cell apoptosis. Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) showing Programmed Cell Death,or apoptosis,being induced in a cancer cell. The cell is becoming covered in vesicles,known as blebs or apoptotic bodies,a characteristic sign of apoptosis. Apoptosis in this case is being induced by a chemical,an alkaloid derivative from the poppy,greater celandine (Chelidonium majus). This chemical,known as "UKRAIN" can induce apoptosis specifically in malignant human cancer cells without affecting normal cell growth. It is therefore a potentially useful new form of cancer therapy. Magnification: unknown | |
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