A novel cytotoxic activity of the fruit of Sorbus commixta against human lung cancer cells and isolation of the major constituents

Sorbus commixta Hedl. (Rosaceae) is a well-known herbal tree. Its fruit, commonly called the rowanberry, is traditionally eaten for refreshment and has been used as a laxative and as a gargle for sore throats. We explored the novel pharmacological activity of the S. commixta fruit and found that its...

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Main Authors: Tae Kyoung Lee, Hyun-Soo Roh, Jae Sik Yu, Dong-Joo Kwon, Sun Young Kim, Kwan-Hyuck Baek, Ki Hyun Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-03-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464617300038