Abstract:Background:The root bark of Dictamnus dasycarpus Turcz has traditionally been used in East Asia to treat skin diseases such as eczema, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis. However, it has also been reported to exhibit an anti-proliferative effect on cancer cells.Objective:To investigate the anti-cancer effects of a methanol extract of Dictamnus dasycarpus root bark (MEDD) on AGS cells (a human gastric adenocarcinoma cell-line).Materials and Methods:An 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-tetrazolium assay, a… Show more
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