Pharmacokinetics of cucurbitacin B from Trichosanthes cucumerina L. in rats

Abstract Background Cucurbitacin B is the major bioactive constituent in Trichosanthes cucumerina L. fruits, which the pharmacological properties have been studied for decades particularly an anti-tumor activity. The pharmacokinetic profile of this compound is still limited and investigation is need...

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Main Authors: Natthaphon Hunsakunachai, Nitra Nuengchamnong, Weena Jiratchariyakul, Tanawan Kummalue, Phisit Khemawoot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-019-2568-7