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Apoptotic and free radical scavenging properties of the methanolic extract of Gentianella alborosea.
Fitoterapia
; 77(6): 475-7, 2006 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16814959
ABSTRACT
Gentianella alborosea ("Hercampure") is a Peruvian species used in folk medicine for the treatment of a variety of health disorders. We tested the free radical scavenging (DPPH) and induction of apoptosis on a human uterus tumor cell line (HeLa) by its methanolic extract. The results showed a noticeable radical scavenging activity and a dose-dependent apoptotic effect.