Table 4.
Cytotoxic activity of essential oil of Ferulago carduchorum
| Cell Linesa (MTT assay) | Essential oil | Methotrexate | Doxorubicin |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIH-3T3 | 0.64±0.02 | 0.24 ± 0.013 | 0.21 ±0.03 |
| HT-29 | 1.74±0.14 | 0.23 ± 0.02 | - |
| T47D | 0.17±0.01 | 0.16 ± 0.09 | - |
| HEP-G2 | 0.35±0.02 | - | 1.04 ±0.07 |
Results are expressed as IC50 values (μg ml−1), Key to cell Lines employed: HT-29 (colon carcinoma), T47D (breast carcinoma), HEP-G2 (hepatocellular carcinoma), NIH 3T3 (Swiss embryo fibroblast).