ANTI-CANCER ACTIVITY OF DATURA METEL IN MCF-7 CELL LINE

Authors

  • Kumaran S
  • Nazeema Banu B
  • Julie J
  • Abirami J
  • Kumareasan R
  • Muthukumaran T
  • Rajasree S
  • Jeya Jothi K

Abstract

Objective: Current clinical trends involve the usage of plants as therapeutic agent in a wide range of applications. Present investigation is focused on the anticancer activity of the methanol extract of Datura metel against MCF-7 cell line.

Materials & Methods: The study was facilitated by collecting the plant sample and subjected to methanol extraction using Soxhlet apparatus.

Results: The anticancer activity of the extracted sample against MCF-7 cell line was examined by MTT assay.

Conclusion: The study confirms that the leaf extract of Datura metel has anticancer potential against MCF-7 cell lines. 

Key words: Datura Metel, MCF-7 cell line, MTT assay, anti-cancer activity

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Published

01-02-2014

How to Cite

S, K., N. Banu B, J. J, A. J, K. R, M. T, R. S, and J. Jothi K. “ANTI-CANCER ACTIVITY OF DATURA METEL IN MCF-7 CELL LINE”. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, vol. 7, no. 6, Feb. 2014, pp. 181-3, https://journals.innovareacademics.in/index.php/ajpcr/article/view/876.

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Vol 7 Suppl 1 (February-March) 2014

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