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Planta Med 1975; 27(3): 231-234
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1097791
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TUMOUR INHIBITORY EFFECTS OF CRUDE EXTRACTS FROM POTERIUM SPINOSUM

J. Durodola
  • Department of Surgery (Oncology Unit), University of Ibadan, NIGERIA
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14 January 2009 (online)

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Abstract

Ether extract of the rootbark of Poterium spinosum, a plant used in folkloric medicine for treating diabetes mellitus, was screened for oncolytic activity. A crystalline material isolated from it is shown to exhibit oncolytic effect on sarcoma 180 ascites in mice, while an amorphous material obtained in the same extraction was devoid of anti-neoplastic activity.