Korean red ginseng induces extrinsic and intrinsic apoptotic pathways in MCF-7 breast cancer cells and MCF-10A non-malignant breast cells

摘要

Background Among non-hormonal treatments, herbal products are frequently used by women. Korean red ginseng (KRG) is one of the popular herbal medicines. KRG could be one option for relieving menopausal symptoms. However, there are still concerns about the safety for long-term use. In order to be used for alleviating menopausal symptoms, the safety of KRG on breast must be ensured. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of KRG on breast cells.