Flavokawain a induces apoptosis in MCF-7 and MDA-MB231 and inhibits the metastatic process in vitro
The kava-kava plant (Piper methsyticum) is traditionally known as the pacific elixir by the pacific islanders for its role in a wide range of biological activities. The extract of the roots of this plant contains a variety of interesting molecules including Flavokawain A and this molecule is known t...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , |
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| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2014
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| Online Access: | http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/25416/1/Flavokawain%20a%20induces%20apoptosis%20in%20MCF-7%20and%20MDA-MB231.PDF http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/25416/ https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0105244 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0105244 |
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| Summary: | The kava-kava plant (Piper methsyticum) is traditionally known as the pacific elixir by the pacific islanders for its role in a wide range of biological activities. The extract of the roots of this plant contains a variety of interesting molecules including Flavokawain A and this molecule is known to have anti-cancer properties. Breast cancer is still one of the leading diagnosed cancers in women today. The metastatic process is also very pertinent in the progression of tumorigenesis. |
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