Clinical and experimental studies on stomach carcinoma treated with Yangwei Kangliu granules

Abstract

The anti-cancer mechanism of YWKL granules may involve enhancement of RBC immunity and of T lymphocyte immune function, which is supported by the finding of RBC immune function being correlated with T lymphocyte immune function.

The herb medicine formula “Yang Wei Kang Liu” improves the survival of late stage gastric cancer patients and induces the apoptosis of human gastric cancer cell line through Fas/Fas ligand and Bax/Bcl-2 pathways

“…A herb medicine formula "Yang Wei Kang Liu" (YWKLF), consisting of six herbs, has been used for a number of years in traditional medicine to promote circulation and human body resistance to pathogens and cancer. Preliminary clinical studies have shown that YWKLF modulates immune function, improves the quality of life, and prolongs survival time of cancer patients [3]. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the anti-cancer effect of YWKLF are poorly understood.…”