Cytotoxic and Apoptotic Properties of the Flavonoid-rich Ethyl Acetate Fraction of the Crude Methanol Leaf Extract of (Blume) Merr. (Myrtaceae) against MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells.

Journal: Acta medica Philippina
Published Date: Nov 24, 2023

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the Philippines and about 3 in every 100 Filipina will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. There is a need to discover safe, yet inexpensive herbal extracts with potential cytotoxic properties as potential treatment modalities to treat breast cancer.

Authors

  • Gerard Q De Guzman
    Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila.
  • Maria Stephanie Fay S Cagayan
    Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila.
  • Daisy-Mae A Bagaoisan
    Institute of Herbal Medicine, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila.
  • Shiela Dv Miranda
    College of Pharmacy, Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation, San Carlos City, Pangasinan, Philippines.

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