In vitro cytotoxicity of medicinal plants used in prostate cancer management in Africa: a systematic review

The investigated medicinal plants contain bioactive compounds that exhibited cytotoxic activity against prostate cancer cell lines. The bioactive compounds found in these plants could be used in clinical trials in the development of prostate cancer therapies.

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Tropical Medicine and Health
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2026-02-18
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-026-00923-9
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Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
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In vitro cytotoxicity of medicinal plants used in prostate cancer management in Africa: a systematic review

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In vitro cytotoxicity of medicinal plants used in prostate cancer management in Africa: a systematic review

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Abstract

The investigated medicinal plants contain bioactive compounds that exhibited cytotoxic activity against prostate cancer cell lines. The bioactive compounds found in these plants could be used in clinical trials in the development of prostate cancer therapies.

Tropical Medicine and HealthVol. 54(1)
Makerere University (UG)
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