Background Shikonin derivatives have cytotoxic and antitumor effects. cell apoptosis through activating the pro-apoptotic bcl-2 family and caspase-3. Conclusion Acetylshikonin isolated from em Arnebia euchroma (Royle) Johnst /em cell suspension cultures exhibits specific em in vivo /em and em in vitro /em antitumor effects. Background em Arnebia euchroma (Royle) Johnst /em ( em Ruanzicao /em… Continue reading Background Shikonin derivatives have cytotoxic and antitumor effects. cell apoptosis through