Inhibition of Proliferation of LNCaP Prostate Cells by Corni Fructus Extract Is Associated with a Decrease in the Expression of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia-Causing Factors

June 2021 in “ Journal of Korean Medicine for Obesity Research ”

Min Yeong Kim, Seon Yeong Ji, Hyun Hwangbo, Hyesook Lee, Su Hyun Hong, Yung Hyun Choi

Corni Fructus LNCaP prostate cells benign prostatic hyperplasia dihydrotestosterone reactive oxygen species nitric oxide apoptosis cell proliferation oxidative stress CF extract DHT ROS NO

Studysummary Corni Fructus extract may help manage benign prostatic hyperplasia by reducing prostate cell growth and inflammation.

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