Damper Effect of Carvacrol on T47-D, A Human Breast Cancer Cell Line. | ||
Medical Journal of Babylon | ||
Article 1, Volume 11, Issue 4, December 2014, Pages 792-798 | ||
Authors | ||
Aumaima Tariq Abid; Batool Al-Kafaji; Hadeel Karbel; Hamid Naji | ||
Abstract | ||
Background: Carvacrol is predominant monoterpene presents in the volatile oils of oregano, thyme and some other herbs. Objectives: The present study was carried out to determine the in vitro cytotoxic effects of carvacrol on breast cancer cell line. Materials and Methods: The cytotoxic effect of carvacrol was evaluated by measuring absorbance of crystal violet stain by ELISA technique and determining the percentage of growth inhibition. Results: The study clearly showed the anti-proliferative effect of carvacrol on T47-D cells in dose dependent manner. Conclusion: These data demonstrated the cytotoxic effect of carvacrol on human breast cancer cells, T47-D, and that compound could have a potential therapeutic significance in treating cancer. | ||
Keywords | ||
carvacrol; Breast Cancer; D cell line | ||
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