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Research Article

Leaf extracts from Moricandia arvensis promote antiproliferation of human cancer cells, induce apoptosis, and enhance antioxidant activity

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Pages 20-27 | Received 27 Feb 2009, Accepted 23 Sep 2009, Published online: 08 Dec 2009

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