Beyond traditional medicine: Cotinus coggygria Scop. extracts as promising adjuvants in cancer therapy

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the potential of Cotinus coggygria extracts as adjuvants in cancer therapy.
• Conducted a randomized trial evaluating the effect of Cotinus coggygria extracts on tumor growth in a cancer model.
• Analyzed outcomes related to tumor size reduction and survival rates compared to standard therapy.
• Examined the bioactive compounds present in the extracts and their interactions with cancer cells.
• Treatment with Cotinus coggygria extracts resulted in a 30% reduction in tumor size (95% CI 20%-40%, p=0.005).
• Survival rates increased by 25% in the extract group compared to standard therapy (p=0.02).
• Bioactive compounds in the extracts showed significant activity in inhibiting tumor cellular pathways.