Co-interaction of nitrofuran antibiotics and the saponin-rich extract on gram-negative bacteria and colon epithelial cells.
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This study investigates the potential of hirsuteine, an indole alkaloid found in a traditional Chinese herbal medicine called Uncaria rhynchophylla, as an anticancer agent for colorectal cancer (CRC). The researchers aim to understand how HST works against CRC and its underlying mechanism. This research is important as it may provide insight into new treatment options for CRC, a common and potentially deadly cancer.
Researchers compared 8 traditional Chinese medicine injections with chemotherapy for treating colorectal cancer, using network meta-analysis to find the best approach and enhance outcomes.