Induction of apoptosis in melanoma A375 cells by a chloroform fraction of Centratherum anthelminticum (L.) seeds involves NF-kappaB, p53 and Bcl-2-controlled mitochondrial signaling pathways.
Centratherum anthelminticum (L.) Kuntze (scientific synonyms: Vernonia anthelmintica; black cumin) is one of the ingredients of an Ayurvedic preparation, called “Kayakalp”, commonly applied to treat skin disorders in India and Southeast Asia. Despite its well known anti-inflammatory property on skin...
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BioMed Central
2013
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/10003/1/Induction_of_apoptosis_in_melanoma_A375_cells_by_a_chloroform_fraction_of_Centratherum_anthelminticum_L._seeds.pdf |