Sanguinarine induces caspase-dependent apoptosis in human leukemic cells.
Sanguinarine induces H2O2-dependent ceramide generation leading to apoptosis.
Ceramide mediates Akt dephosphorylation via protein phosphatase 1.
Antileukemic action of sanguinarine is mediated via H2O2-Cer-Akt signaling axis.