Common Names: cut-leaf ground-cherry, cutleaf groundcherry, lanceleaf groundcherry
Researchers discovered a new potential inhibitor of the glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1) protein, called physagulide Y, from the plant Mao-Ku-Zhi. This inhibitor showed strong antitumor activity and could be used to develop targeted cancer treatments.
Researchers studied the potential of Linn. (Ciplukan) as an alternative topical therapy for psoriasis vulgaris. It possesses anti-inflammatory properties that could replace long-term use of corticosteroids with associated side effects.