Effect of vicanicin and protolichesterinic acid on human prostate cancer cells: Role of Hsp70 protein

► Vicanicin and protolichesterinic acid induce apoptosis in DU-145 and LNCaP cells. ► Apoptosis - vicanicin and protolichesterinic acid induced is mediated by Hsp70 expression. ► Vicanicin and protolichesterinic acid could be a new therapy in prostate cancer.