Table 3 Half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC₅₀) data (Fig. 6B) establishing potency order for HCT-116 cells.

From: Liposomal co-delivery of β-carotene and doxorubicin for enhanced colorectal-cancer therapy

Formulation

IC₅₀ (µg mL⁻1) ± SD

Relative potency vs vehicle ( ×)

Empty liposomes

1,159.8 ± 7.0

Liposomal β-carotene

951.8 ± 18.8

1.22

Liposomal doxorubicin

614.0 ± 1.8

1.89

Liposomal β-carotene–doxorubicin

618.9 ± 5.8

1.87

Free β-carotene

960.6 ± 13.6

1.21

Free doxorubicin

610.9 ± 11.4

1.90