Empirical Studies about Inhibiting Proliferation of Zedoary Turmeric oil, Cinobufacini and Solanine on Gastric Carcinoma Cells
Xuejun Zhan,
Daze Xie,
Yingyin Hu,
Ge Dai,
Yanping Xu
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2014
Pages:
42-46
Received:
17 April 2014
Accepted:
23 May 2014
Published:
10 June 2014
Abstract: Purpose: To investigate the anti-proliferative effects of anti-cancer Chinese medicinal materials such as zedoary turmeric oil, cinobufacini and solanine on gastric carcinoma cell line NKM45. Methods: Bioluminescence assay (BLA) was applied to determine the ATP concentration when NKM45 was exposed to the three Chinese medicinal materials. The influence of zedoary turmeric oil on the growth curve of NKM45 cells was also analyzed. And the concentration of ATP was compared with NKM45 cells that were exposed to 5-Fluorouracil(5-Fu). Results: The concentration of ATP was significantly decreased when the NKM45 cells were exposed to the three Chinese medicinal materials and 5-Fu (P<0.05~P<0.01). There was no significant difference in the ATP concentration between MKM45 cells that were treated with the three Chinese medicinal materials and those exposed to 5-Fu (P>0.05). The zedoary turmeric oil significantly inhibited the survival rate of NKM45 cells. Conclusions: Zedoary turmeric oil, cinobufacin, and solanine can inhibit the proliferative activity of NKM45 cells. They have exploitation potential with broad market prospect.
Abstract: Purpose: To investigate the anti-proliferative effects of anti-cancer Chinese medicinal materials such as zedoary turmeric oil, cinobufacini and solanine on gastric carcinoma cell line NKM45. Methods: Bioluminescence assay (BLA) was applied to determine the ATP concentration when NKM45 was exposed to the three Chinese medicinal materials. The influ...
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Assessment Methods of Angiogenesis and Present Approaches for Its Quantification
Ghulam Jilany Khan,
Lubna Shakir,
Sara Khan,
H. Sadaf Naeem,
Muhammad Ovais Omer
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2014
Pages:
47-62
Received:
7 May 2014
Accepted:
3 June 2014
Published:
30 June 2014
Abstract: Angiogenesis is the extension of blood vessels from the prevailing vessels. It is an essential process in the formation and development of blood vessels, so it is supportive in healing of wound while its inhibition may help to restrict the size of tumor. To quantify the effect of an agent on angiogenesis, a standardized preclinical screening assay is necessary. The objective of this review is to document all the methods of angiogenesis assessment and specific techniques to quantify the results, majorly focusing on the modes of calculation and concerns that researchers need to make before reaching to any conclusion. Scientific research on angiogenesis relies on different models for assessment, including in vitro, in vivo and in ovo models. Many of these assays are practiced to test the effect of both pro and anti angiogenic agents. The findings articulated in this study will help to provide better visions into the pathophysiology of diseases associated with angiogenesis and to establish new as well as appropriate angiogenic or anti angiogenic treatment strategies for the future. Nevertheless, angiogenesis is a vigorous process and the techniques to evaluate this process with thorough assessment of physiological characteristics of new blood vessels will be advantageous over the older systems of angiogenesis assessment methods.
Abstract: Angiogenesis is the extension of blood vessels from the prevailing vessels. It is an essential process in the formation and development of blood vessels, so it is supportive in healing of wound while its inhibition may help to restrict the size of tumor. To quantify the effect of an agent on angiogenesis, a standardized preclinical screening assay ...
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