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Assessing Artemisinin’s Treatment Viability on MCF7 Breast Cancer Cells

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Artemisinin, an antimalarial treatment derived from Artemisia annua, reacts with ferrous compounds, generating free radicals unless hindered by antioxidants. High iron levels and low antioxidant levels of cancer cells make artemisinin a potentially effective treatment. We utilized MTT assays to assess artemisinin’s effect on MCF7 breast cancer cells. Artemisinin upregulated cell proliferation and appeared to affect the cells’ morphology, which could impact tumor development.

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  • E-project-042617-202533
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  • 2017
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  • 2017-04-26
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