The Anticancer Properties of Herba Epimedii and Its Main Bioactive Componentsicariin and Icariside II

Cancer is one of the leading causes of deaths worldwide. Compounds derived from traditional Chinese medicines have been an important source of anticancer drugs and adjuvant agents to potentiate the efficacy of chemotherapeutic drugs and improve the side effects of chemotherapy. Herba Epimedii is one...

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Main Authors: Meixia Chen, Jinfeng Wu, Qingli Luo, Shuming Mo, Yubao Lyu, Ying Wei, Jingcheng Dong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-09-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/9/563