Cell cycle arrest and apoptosis induction by methanolic leaves extracts of four Annonaceae plants

Kitti Pumiputavon, Tanawat Chaowasku, Chalermpong Saenjum, Maslin Osathanunkul, Boonsong Wungsintaweekul, Kriangkrai Chawansuntati, Jiraprapa Wipasa, Pathrapol Lithanatudom

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine · 2017 · 46 citations · 31 references

DOIFull text

Open access

Abstract

These crude extracts provide a new source for rutin and quercetin, which might be capable of inducing cancer cell apoptotic death in a cell-type specific manner. This suggests, by analyzing the major bioactive compounds, the potential use of these crudes for chemotherapy in the future.

References

31