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The aim is to evaluate the cytotoxic activity of medicinal plants used in treating prostate cancer in Africa.

February 21, 2026Tropical Medicine and Health0 citationsOpen Access

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

TBThaddeus BwesigyeMakerere University EWEmily L. WebbLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine JKJoseph KyambaddeMakerere University

Key Points

The aim is to evaluate the cytotoxic activity of medicinal plants used in treating prostate cancer in Africa.
Conducted a systematic review of existing literature
Analyzed bioactive compounds in various medicinal plants
Assessed their effects on prostate cancer cell lines
Identified multiple medicinal plants with significant cytotoxic activity against prostate cancer cells
Highlighted the potential use of these bioactive compounds in future clinical trials

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.

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