Cytotoxicity of the methanol extracts of Elephantopus mollis, Kalanchoe crenata and 4 other Cameroonian medicinal plants towards human carcinoma cells

Kuete, Victor; Fokou, Fabrice; KARAOSMANOĞLU, OĞUZHAN; Beng, Veronique; SİVAS, HÜLYA

doi:10.1186/s12906-017-1793-1

Cytotoxicity of the methanol extracts of Elephantopus mollis, Kalanchoe crenata and 4 other Cameroonian medicinal plants towards human carcinoma cells

Kuete V., Fokou F. W., KARAOSMANOĞLU O., Beng V. P., SİVAS H.

BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, vol.17, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 17
Publication Date: 2017
Doi Number: 10.1186/s12906-017-1793-1
Journal Name: BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Keywords: Cameroon, Carcinoma, Cytotoxicity, Elephantopus mollis, Kalanchoe crenata, Mode of action, LOPHIRA-ALATA, CANCER, POTENTIALS
Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Cancer still constitutes one of the major health concerns globally, causing serious threats on patients, their families, and the healthcare system.