The human organic cation transporter OCT1 mediates high affinity uptake of the anticancer drug daunorubicin

Anthracyclines such as daunorubicin are anticancer agents that are transported into cells, and exert cytotoxicity by blocking DNA metabolism. Although there is evidence for active uptake of anthracyclines into cells, the specific transporter involved in this process has not been identified. Using th...

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Main Authors: Andreev, Emil, Brosseau, Nicolas, Carmona, Euridice, Mes-Masson, Anne-Marie, Ramotar, Dindial
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4748219/