OBJECTIVE
(-)-Epicatechin is a major constituent of Bulnesia sarmienti, which is known to possess anticancer properties. Here we report that (-)-epicatechin isolated from B. Sarmienti inhibited growth and induced apoptosis of SW480 human colon cancer cells.
METHODS
Cells were treated with different
BACKGROUND
B. sarmienti has long been recognized in folk medicine as a medicinal plant with various medicinal uses. Traditionally, it has been appreciated for the skin-healing properties of its essence. The bark has also been employed to treat stomach and cardiovascular disorders and reported to
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