Research Progress in Pharmacological Effect and Mechanism of Berberine against Skin Cancer
Berberine is a bioactive substance with a wide range of pharmacological effects.In addition to anti-inflammatory,antibacterial,antiviral,anti-diarrhea,anti-hypertension,anti-hypoxia,hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects,berberine has a broad-spectrum anti-tumor effect.In this article,the effects of berberine on inhibiting the formation of skin cancer,inhibiting and killing skin melanoma cells and human cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma A431 cells,etc.are reviewed and analyzed,providing a reference for further study on berberine in skin cancer.
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