摘要 |
Methods and compositions for therapy of cancer are provided. Compositions comprising therapeutically effective amounts of gold(III) chloride are provided. Anti-proliferative, apoptotic and cytotoxic effects of specific gold(III) chlorides, such as hydrogen tetrachloroaurate and auric acid, are disclosed. Methods for preparation of gold(III) chlorides having anti-cancer effects are provided. Methods and compositions for therapy, treatment and prevention of cancer comprising gold(III) chlorides are provided. Methods for preparing copositions that induce apoptosis by the caspase pathway are provided. |