The induction of apoptosis by local anesthetics: a comparison between lidocaine and ropivacaine.
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Abstract
This study suggests that lidocaine can induce apoptosis (detected by dual staining with Annexin V and propidium iodide) on T-cell line cultures in a time-dependent manner. This was not observed with ropivacaine.
Medical subject headings
- Amides
- Anesthetics, Local
- Apoptosis
- Lidocaine