Determination toxic effects of Hystrix Brachyura Bezoar extracts using cancer cell lines and embryo zebrafish (Danio rerio) models and identification of active principles through GC-MS analysis

• Main Authors: Khan, Al'aina Yuhainis Firus, Ahmed, Qamar Uddin, Nippun, Tanzina Sharmin, Hilles, Ayah, Jalal, Tara K., Teh, Lay Kek, Salleh, Mohd Zaki, Noor, Suzita Mohd, Seeni, Azman, Khatib, Alfi, Wahab, Ridhwan Abdul
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier 2020
• Subjects: R Medicine; Medical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/36257/

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Porcupine bezoar (PB) is used as folk medicine for various medical conditions including cancer treatment in Malaysia. However, its toxicity profile has never been thoroughly ascertained to confirm its safe nature as an efficacious traditional medicine in the treatment...