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Effects of Peucedanum praeruptorum Dunn extract (PPDE) and positive control drug of doxorubicin on proliferation of the human normal liver cell line L02 and HepG2 human hepatoma cells (n = 8). (a) PPDE-treated L02 cells, (b) PPDE-treated HepG2 cells, (c) doxorubicin-treated L02 cells, and (d) doxorubicin-treated HepG2 cells.
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The anticancer activity of Peucedanum praeruptorum Dunn extract (PPDE) was investigated in vitro in the HepG2 human hepatoma cell line and compared to normal human liver cells (L02 cells). The effect of the PPDE on the proliferation of the cells was measured by MTT assays, and the levels of enzymes and small molecules implicated in oxidative stress...
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Kitagawia praeruptora (Dunn) Pimenov, commonly known as Qianhu in China, is a widely used folk Chinese herbal medicine. This article reviews its botanical traits, ethnopharmacology, cultivation techniques, identification, phytochemical compositions, and pharmacological effects. Over 70 coumarin compounds, including simple coumarins, pyranocoumarins, and furanocoumarins, have been isolated within this plant. Additionally, K. praeruptora contains other components such as flavonoids, fatty acids, benzoic acids, and sterols. This information highlights the importance of utilizing active ingredients and excavating pharmacological effects. With its remarkable versatility, K. praeruptora exhibits a wide range of pharmacological effects. It has been found to possess expectorant and bronchodilator properties, cardiovascular protection, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, anti-tumor effects, and even antidiabetic properties. It is recommended to focus on the development of new drugs that leverage the active ingredients of K. praeruptora and explore its potential for new clinical applications and holistic utilization.
