Fig 2
Percentage inhibition of cell growth at different concentrations of rubiadin compound. Data are Mean±SE (n=3).
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Background: Rubia cordifolia Linn.[ Rubiaceae], commonly known as Indian Maddar and Manjistha, is used as medicine for treatment of various ailments in Traditional System of Medicine of India. Purpose: To isolate rubiadin and evaluate in vitro antiproliferative activity and in silico method. Material and Methods: Rubiadin was isolated from the root...
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