Saikosaponin A Induces Apoptosis in HCT116 Colorectal Cancer Cells via ROS-Mediated ER Stress and p38/JNK MAPK Pathway Activation: in Vitro and in Vivo Evidence
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most prevalent cancer globally, with limited effective treatment options and significant chemotherapy resistance. Saikosaponin A (SSA), a triterpenoid saponin from Radix Bupleuri, exhibits anti-inflammatory and antitumor properties, but its mechanism of action in CRC remains und...