Vitexin compound 1, a novel extraction from a Chinese herb, suppresses melanoma cell growth through DNA damage by increasing ROS levels

Abstract Background Vitex negundo L (Verbenaceae) is an aromatic shrub that is abundant in Asian countries. A series of compounds from Vitex negundo have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various diseases. Cutaneous melanoma is one of the most aggressive malignancies. A...

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Main Authors: Nian Liu, Kuan Song Wang, Min Qi, Ying Jun Zhou, Guang Yao Zeng, Juan Tao, Jian Da Zhou, Jiang Lin Zhang, Xiang Chen, Cong Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research
Subjects:
ROS
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13046-018-0897-x