Promotion of HepG2 cell apoptosis by flower of Allium atroviolaceum and the mechanism of action

Abstract

These findings suggest that Allium atroviolaceum flower extract has potential as a potent cytotoxic agent against HepG2 cell lines, as it has commendable anti-proliferative activities against human hepatocarcinoma and it can be considered as an effective adjuvant therapeutic agent after the clinical trials.