Effect of β-sitosterol on the expression of HPV E6 and p53 in cervical carcinoma cells

摘要

Aim of the studyIn the absence of effective therapeutic strategies, cervical carcinoma continues to be second on the list of mortality rates of malignant tumours found in women. We investigated the effects of β -sitosterol, a natural product isolated from traditional Chinese herbs, on Caski and HeLa cervical carcinoma cells.