Extracts from <i>Epilobium</i> sp. herbs induce apoptosis in human hormone-dependent prostate cancer cells by activating the mitochondrial pathway

Abstract

This study demonstrated that Epilobium extracts are active against LNCaP prostate cancer cells and that their apoptotic activity is related to activation of the mitochondrial pathway. The high oenothein B content may influence the biological activity of these plant materials.