Demethylcantharidate (0-100 μM; 0, 12, 24, 48 or 72 hours) disodium inhibits HCC cell proliferation.
Demethylcantharidate (0, 9, 18 or 36 µM; 24 hours) disodium dose dependently increases the levels of cleaved caspase-3, cleaved caspase-9, and Bax/Bcl-2.
Cell Viability Assay
Cell Line: |
HCC cell lines (SMMC-7721 and Bel-7402) |
Concentration: |
0-100 μM |
Incubation Time: |
0, 12, 24, 48 or 72 hours |
Result: |
Showed anti-proliferative activity in the two HCC cell lines.
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Cell Viability Assay
Cell Line: |
HCC cells |
Concentration: |
0, 9, 18 or 36 µM |
Incubation Time: |
24 hours |
Result: |
Induced apoptosis in HCC cells via the intrinsic pathway.
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