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Cnubben, N.H. (author), Wortelboer, H.M. (author), van Zanden, J.J. (author), Rietjens, I.M. (author), van Bladeren, P.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Membrane transport proteins belonging to the ATP-binding cassette (ABC) family of transport proteins play a central role in the defence of organisms against toxic compounds, including anticancer drugs. However, for compounds that are designed to display a toxic effect, this defence system diminishes their effectiveness. This is typically the...article 2005
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van Iersel, M.L.P.S. (author), Cnubben, N.H.P. (author), Smink, N. (author), Koeman, J.H. (author), van Bladeren, P.J. (author), Centraal Instituut voor Voedingsonderzoek TNO (author)The cyclopentenone prostaglandin A2 (PGA2) is known to inhibit cell proliferation, and metabolism of this compound thus might be important in controlling its ultimate function. The glutathione-related metabolism of PGA2 was therefore investigated both with purified glutathione S-transferase P1-1 (GSTP1-1) and with IGR-39 human melanoma cells....article 1999