Diterpenoid Tanshinones, the extract from Danshen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae) induced apoptosis in nine human cancer cell lines.

Journal: Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan
PMID:

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To identify the active anti-tumor constituents in the extract from Danshen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae) and investigate the mechanisms underlying the actions.

Authors

  • Li Shen
    Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, National Children's Medical Center, Shanghai, China.
  • Zhaohuan Lou
  • Guangshun Zhang
  • Guanhua Xu
  • Guangji Zhang