1. Chapter Two - Ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, and antiproliferative potential of Albizia adianthifolia.
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Bonsou, Idrios N., Mbaveng, Armelle T., and Kuete, Victor
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ALBIZIA , *BOTANICAL chemistry , *SEXUALLY transmitted diseases , *CYTOTOXINS , *CELL lines - Abstract
In this chapter, the traditional uses, the phytochemistry, and the cytotoxic potential of Albizia adianthifolia (Schum.) (Fabaceae) have been provided. The plant is traditionally used to treat sexually transmitted infections, gastrointestinal tract disorders, headaches, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, respiratory disorders, injuries, pain, and female fertility problems. Several pharmacological studies have demonstrated the activity of botanicals from different parts of this plant against human cancer cell lines. Phytochemical studies of the plant revealed 26 compounds belonging to terpenoids, phenolics, and alkaloids. Their cytotoxicity in cancer cell lines has been reported. Botanicals and phytochemicals from A. adianthifolia are potential sources of cytotoxic drugs to fight cancers including the refractory phenotypes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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