Although amygdalin is used by many cancer patients as an antitumor agent, there is a lack
of information on the efficacy and toxicity of this natural compound. In the present study, the …

The major ingredient of Persicae Semen is a cynogenic compound, amygdalin (D-
mandelonitrile-β-gentiobioside). Controversial results on the anticancer activity of amygdalin …

In spite of several studies that have shown the cytotoxic effects of amygdalin on the different
cancer cell lines, however, the chemopreventive potential of amygdalin on the breast cancer …

Cervical cancer accounts for the second most frequent cancer and also third leading cause
of cancer mortality (15%) among women worldwide. The major problems of …

Background: Amygdalin (Vitamin B-17) is a naturally occurring vitamin found in the seeds of
the fruits of Prunus Rosacea family including apricot, bitter almond, cherry, and peach …

The present study aimed to investigate the anticancer effect of aloe-emodin, an
anthraquinone compound present in the leaves of Aloe vera, on two human colon …

Lung cancer is a common malignant tumor claiming the highest fatality worldwide for a long
period of time. Unfortunately, most of the current treatment methods are still based on the …

Objective: To isolate an active anticancer fraction from Emilia sonchifolia and to determine
the mechanism of its anticancer activity. Materials and Methods: The anticancer principle …

The growth inhibition and induction of apoptosis brought by amygdalin and activated with β-
d-glucosidase were tested for cytoactivity in HepG2 cells. The MTT viability assay showed …

Amygdalin is obtained from the pebbles of rosaceous fruits, like apricots, almond, cherries,
peaches and plums. It is a plant glucoside which is traditionally used as antitumor drug. It …