In Vivo Cell Death Mediated by Synthetic Ion Channels
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Synthetic ion channel hydraphiles, which are known to infiltrate membranes and disrupt ion homeostasis, were tested as direct injection toxins in live mice as potential schlerotic agents. The study uses a near-IR dye to image and evaluate the success of the approach.
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