Abstract | BACKGROUND: Athamanta sicula L., a member of Apiaceae, is an annual perennial herb and it is known in Sicilian popular medicine with the name of "spaccapietre" (rock splitters), because fresh roots infusions are indicated as diuretic and used in the treatment of diseases of the urinary tract, and to dissolve kidney stones. MATERIALS AND METHODS:
Acetone extracts of leaves, flowers, and stems of A. sicula L. were investigated in vitro for antibacterial and cytotoxic activities. Antimicrobial activity was carried out against bacterial and fungal strains and antiproliferative activity against a group of human cancer cell lines (K-562, NCI-H460, and MCF-7). RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Vita Di Stefano, Rosa Pitonzo, Domenico Schillaci |
Journal | Pharmacognosy magazine
(Pharmacogn Mag)
Vol. 7
Issue 25
Pg. 31-4
(Jan 2011)
ISSN: 0976-4062 [Electronic] India |
PMID | 21472076
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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