The Use of ß-Elemene to Enhance Radio Sensitization of A375 Human Melanoma Cells.

Objective: Melanoma is the most malignant and severe type of skin cancer. It is a tumor with a high risk of metastasis and resistant to conventional treatment methods (surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy). β-elemene is the most active constituent of Curcuma wenyujin which is a non-cytotoxic antitumor drug, proved to be effective in different types of cancers.