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Analyzing the Anti-Cancer Properties of Artemisia annua

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As cancer treatments become more advanced, the need for new drugs to counter resistance is ever-growing. Artemisia annua is a novel subject in oncology for its cytotoxic abilities primarily from the compound artemisinin. Using T47D breast cancer cells, we studied the plant’s effects on cell proliferation, and we examined markers of cell cycle regulation and oxidative stress to understand the potential mechanisms of action. Initial data showed notable reduction in cell numbers for samples treated with whole plant extracts, alongside weaker results using the compound alone. Our preliminary results suggest a killing mechanism via free radicals and apoptosis, but further study is needed to clarify the effects of the extract and the pure compound.

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  • E-project-050321-171751
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  • 2021
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  • 2021-05-03
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  • 2021-08-28

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