Characterization of the anti-angiogenesis activity of labisia pumila and identification of its molecular constituents that contribute to its biological activity.

Samad, Nozlena Abdul (2010) Characterization of the anti-angiogenesis activity of labisia pumila and identification of its molecular constituents that contribute to its biological activity. Masters thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

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Abstract

Angiogenesis is a process of new blood vessel formation. Inhibition of angiogenesis is considered one of the most promising strategies in treating variety of illnesses including cancer. Labisia Pumila var. alata (Myrsiaceae) or locally known as ‘kacip fatimah’, a lowland plant, is used widely by the Malays in Peninsular Malaysia to treat many health problems and ailments. Angiogenesis merupakan suatu proses pembentukan pembuluh darah baru. Penghalangan angiogenesis merupakan strategi yang penting dalam rawatan pelbagai penyakit termasuk kanser. Labisia pumila var alata (Myrsiaceae) atau lebih dikenali dengan nama tempatannya sebagai ‘kacip fatimah’ merupakan tumbuhan di tanah rendah lazimnya digunakan secara meluas oleh penduduk Melayu di Semenanjung Malaysia dalam rawatan pelbagai penyakit di negara ini.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) > R735-854 Medical education. Medical schools. Research
Divisions:	Institut Penyelidikan Perubatan Molekul (Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine INFORMM) > Thesis
Depositing User:	Mr Erwan Roslan
Date Deposited:	19 Jul 2018 07:45
Last Modified:	26 Jul 2018 06:49
URI:	http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/41106

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