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OBJECTIVE
Eupatilin is an antioxidative flavone and a phytopharmaceutical derived from Artemisia asiatica. It has been reported to possess anti-tumor activity in some types of cancer including gastric cancer. Eupatilin may modulate the angiogenesis pathway which is part of anti-inflammatory effect
Artemisinin was discovered in 1971 as a constituent of the wormwood genus plant (Artemisia annua). This plant has been used as an herbal medicine to treat malaria since ancient times. The compound artemisinin has a sesquiterpene lactone bearing a peroxide group that offers its biological activity.
In cancer treatment, herbal medicines may be a good choice because of the reduced risk of adverse side effects. Artemisia capillaris has been recognized as a promising candidate due to its hepatoprotective effects. Herein, we investigated whether A. capillaris-derived fraction (ACE-63) could inhibit