Methods of application of Schisandrin B in the preparation of anticancer medications

摘要

Methods of application of Schisandrin B in the preparation of anticancer medications, and particularly for the preparation of medications for the treatment of multidrug resistant (MDR) cancer. The compound of Schisandrin B effectively reverses MDR cancer in combination with other anticancer chemotherapeutic agents. Schisandrin B reverses MDR cancer by inhibiting the drug efflux activity of P-glycoprotein, indicating its significance in clinical applications. Although it is of low toxicity, Schisandrin B is cytotoxic to human cancer cells, revealing its application in cancer chemotherapy. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.