[Progress on antitumor effects of Marsdenia tenacissima].
The article reviewed the progress in the research of antitumor activities and mechanisms of Marsdenia tenacissima. Its origin producing area and antitumor constituents were analyzed. The herb possessed extensive antitumor effects in experimental and clinical applications. It provides theoretical evidences for study on constituents in this traditional Chinese medicine. Futher studies on the species in M. tenacissima are needed for better medicinal utilization.
Qian
Jun
J
PLA Oncology Center of the 81st Hospital, Nanjing 210002, China. byqj@sohu.com
Hua
Haiqing
H
Qin
Shukui
S
D000818:Animals; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D031101:Marsdenia / Q000737:chemistry*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal