Ceramide Induces Apoptosis and Growth Arrest of Human Glioblastoma Cells by Inhibiting Akt Signaling Pathways |
Lee, Eun-Chang
(College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University)
Lee, Young-Seok (College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University) Park, Na-Hee (College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University) So, Kwang-Sup (College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University) Chun, Young-Jin (College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University) Kim, Mie-Young (College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University) |
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