Effect of Uncaria tomentosa Extract on Apoptosis Triggered by Oxaliplatin Exposure on HT29 Cells

Background/Aim. The use of herbal products as a supplement to minimize the effects of chemotherapy for cancer treatment requires further attention with respect to the activity and toxicity of chemotherapy. Uncaria tomentosa extract, which contains oxindole alkaloids, is one of these herbal products....

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Main Authors: Liliane Z. de Oliveira, Iria Luiza G. Farias, Melânia L. Rigo, Werner G. Glanzner, Paulo Bayard D. Gonçalves, Francine C. Cadoná, Ivana B. Cruz, Júlia G. Farias, Marta M. M. F. Duarte, Luzia Franco, Gustavo Bertol, Elisangela Colpo, Patricia C. Brites, João Batista T. Rocha, Daniela B. R. Leal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/274786