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Girinimbine for use as anti cancer agent.


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Ahmad Bustamam Abdul (2011) Girinimbine for use as anti cancer agent. PI2011700075.

Abstract

The present invention relates to novel means of treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) using a natural compound isolated from the curry leave plant ? 3,3,5-trimethyl-11H-pyrano[3,2-a]carbazole (Girinimbine). The invention thus relates to methods for the prevention and/or treatment of proliferative diseases using the above compound. Further disclosed is the use of girinimbine as a food supplement and/or additive, specifically for daily intake to reduce the risk of developing such a disease. The invention further includes pharmaceutical compositions comprising the active compound, as well as the use of plant material for administration as a therapeutic or as a food supplement.


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Item Type: Patent
Application Number: PI2011700075
Filing Date: 2011-05-21
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Keywords: Anti cancer agent; Girinimbine; Therapeutic; Food supplement.
Depositing User: Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Date Deposited: 16 Oct 2014 03:52
Last Modified: 16 Oct 2014 03:52
URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/32120
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