06/20/2019 / By Michelle Simmons
A study published in the journal The American Journal of Chinese Medicine examined the cytotoxicity and the biological mechanisms of red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza) on diverse resistant and sensitive cancer cell lines. The study was conducted by researchers from the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and the Institute of Biotechnology and Drug Research in Germany.
Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that red sage root extract exhibits significant cytotoxicity against various sensitive and resistant cancer cells and activates the intrinsic apoptotic pathway.
Learn more about herbal medicines that have anticancer effects like red sage at AntiCancer.news.
Journal Reference:
Wu CF, Bohnert S, Thines E, Efferth T. CYTOTOXICITY OF SALVIA MILTIORRHIZA AGAINST MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT CANCER CELLS. The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. 24 May 2016;44(4):871-894. DOI: 10.1142/S0192415X16500488
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