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Phytochemical Analysis of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Cordia Myxa and Its Anti-Inflammatory and Cytotoxic Activities

Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Aim: Testing Cordia myxa extract on colon cancer cell line and caspase-3 gene and COX-2 protein expression. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and Methods: This study used Cordia myxa ethanolic extract at various dosages on SW480 cells. Cell proliferation was measured using MTT, also examined effect of Cordia myxa extract on caspase-3 gene expression using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. The Elisa technique measured cox2 protein. RESULTS: Results: Cell proliferation tests showed the dose-dependent anticancer effects of Cordia myxa ethanolic extract. Cordia myxa extract also upregulates caspase-3 gene expression and decreases COX-2 protein levels. CONCLUSION: Conclusions: Cordia myxa may be a good choice for colon cancer research and anticancer drug development. This plant may cure cancer because of its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties.
Authors: Lubna Sami Ali, Ali M. Janabi
Institution: University of Kufa
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4406964120
FWCI: 0.223
Cites: 24
Cited by: 1
Related to: 10