- Article (title, authors, journal, year and pages): Hot water-extracted Lycium barbarum and Rehmannia glutinosa inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis of hepatocellular carcinoma cells – Chao J C-J et al. – World J Gastroenterol 2006 July 28; 12(28): 4478-4484
- Plant (scientific name of the main plant): Rehmannia glutinosa
- WP4 reference member: Prof. Maria Carrara
- Plant/s used (if a phytocomplex from one or more plants are used): Rehmannia glutinosa, Lycium barbarum
- Formula used (if a phytocomplex from a formula is used):
- Purified molecules used (if single compounds are used):
- Disease/s: cancer
- molecular target/s and/or mechanisms investigated: inhibition of proliferation, stimulation of p53-induced apoptosis
- General quality score (mean ± SD): 40 ±13
- Relevance score for TCM research (mean ± SD): 3,8 ±1,6