Cytotoxicity of plants used in traditional medicine in Yemen.
Twenty-five extracts obtained from 14 plant species used in the traditional medicine in Yemen have been screened for cytotoxic activity against human ECV-304 cells. Extracts of Dracaena cinnabari, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Euclea divinorum, Euphorbia cactus, Pulicaria crispa, and Withania somnifera displayed a remarkable activity.
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Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Aden University, P.O. Box 5411-Maalla, Aden, Yemen.
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Jenett-Siems
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D000972:Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology*; D045744:Cell Line, Tumor; D006801:Humans; D008519:Medicine, Traditional; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology*; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000737:chemistry*; D015006:Yemen
D000972:Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic; D010936:Plant Extracts