Objective To investigate the combination effect using iron chelators deferasirox and cisplatin on A549 cellproliferation and apoptosis and to provide evidences to explore an effective way to treat lung cancer. Methods Lung adeno-carcinoma cells were cultured by conventional way, with administration of different concentrations of deferasirox and cisplat-in. Cell growth inhibition was observed under an inverted microscope. Proliferation inhibition was evaluated by MTT assay.Morphological changes of cell apopt...