Cytotoxicity of methanol extracts of Elaeis guineensis on MCF-7 and Vero cell lines
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
;
(12): 826-829, 2012.
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in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-500402
ABSTRACT
To investigate the cytotoxic effect of Elaeis guineensis methanol extract on MCF-7 and Vero cell. Methods:
In vitro cytotoxicity was evaluated in by MTT assay. Cell morphological changes were observed by using light microscope.Results:
The MTT assay indicated that methanol extract of the plant exhibited significant cytotoxic effects on MCF-7. Morphological alteration of the cell lines after exposure with Elaeis guineensis extract were observed under phase contrast microscope in the dose dependent manner.Conclusions:
The results suggest the probable use of the Elaeis guineensis methanol extract in preparing recipes for cancer-related ailments. Further studies on isolation of metabolites and their in vivo cytotoxicity are under investigation.
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Chinese
Journal:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
Year:
2012
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