Molecular effects of Mastodynon: realities and prospects for cancer prevention

Abstract

The article presents updated data concerning the molecular mechanisms of influence of the well-known in clinical practice drug Mastodynon. The paper provides evidence of a significant effect of the compounds containing in its composition on the cell lines of a number of malignant neoplasms: breast cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, leukemia and others. The data obtained are extremely attractive in the perspective of using the drug as a preventive agent.

Keywords

• cancer prevention
• angiogenesis
• apoptosis
• molecular effects
• vitex agnus-castus
• chasteberry
• casticin
• mastodynon