Aloe-emodin (AE), a natural, biologically active compound from the rhizome of Rheum
palmatum, has been shown to induce apoptosis in several cancer cell lines in vitro …

Aplidine is a promising antitumor agent derived from the Mediterranean tunicate Aplidium
albicans. We have found that Aplidine at nm concentrations (10–100 nm) induced apoptosis …

We previously noted that kaempferol, a flavonol present in vegetables and fruits, reduced
cell cycle progression of HT-29 cells. To examine whether kaempferol induces apoptosis of …

Background: The heartwood extract of A. catechu, called pale catechu or “Katha” in Hindi
has been widely used in traditional Indian medicinal system. Although various …

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide and is a major
cause of morbidity and mortality. High-risk Human Papilloma Virus (mostly type 16 & 18) …

(−)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a major constituent of green tea polyphenols, has
been shown to suppress cancer cell proliferation and induce apoptosis. In this study we …

The present study was undertaken to gain insights into the molecular mechanism of cell
death (apoptosis) by guggulsterone, a constituent of Ayurvedic medicinal plant Commiphora …

Annona glabra (pond apple), a tropical tree growing wild in the Americas and Asia, is used
in traditional medicine against several human ailments, including cancer. To validate the …

Objective: Conium maculatum extract is used as a traditional medicine for cervix carcinoma
including homeopathy. However, no systematic work has so far been carried out to test its …

Growing emphasis on exploring the antiproliferative potential of natural compounds has
gathered momentum for the formulation of anticancer drugs. In the present study, the …