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Matrine is an alkaloid found in plants from the Sophora genus. It has a variety of pharmacological effects including anti-cancer effects and action as a kappa opioid receptor and µ-receptor agonist.Matrine possesses strong antitumor activities in vitro and in vivo. Inhibition of cell proliferation and induction of apoptosis are the likely mechanisms responsible for matrine’s antitumor activities.
