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ArticleAnti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry2026

Phytochemical Profiling and Anticancer Potential of

Fatima Arshad, Awais Altaf, Ali Raza Arshad, Asia Kiran, Muhammad Sarwar, Sumaira Sharif, Tahir Maqbool, Turki S Abujamel, Absarul Haque, Muhammad Imran Naseer

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Article in Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
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10 authors.

Fatima ArshadInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
Awais AltafInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.ORCID 0000-0003-3187-2509
Ali Raza ArshadAziz Bhatti Shaheed Teaching Hospital, Gujrat, Pakistan.
Asia KiranInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
Muhammad SarwarInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
Sumaira SharifInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
Tahir MaqboolInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
Turki S AbujamelVaccines and Immunotherapy Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia.
Absarul HaqueKing Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21859, Saudi Arabia.
Muhammad Imran NaseerCenter of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia.

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Ministry of Education - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia IFPIP-1821-141-1443
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCancer is a complex multifactorial disease charcterized by the progression of genetic and epigenetic changes in human cells. Plant-based derivatives with antioxidant and anticancer properties have been of great interest in treating several human ailments.

objectiveThis study investigates the in-vitro antioxidative, cytotoxic, and apoptotic activities of different

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resultsHigher concentrations of total flavonoid contents (TFCs), total phenolic contents (TPCs), and tannins with strong antioxidant potential were observed in EFC extract as compared to HFC extract. Furthermore, the EFC extract proved to be more cytotoxic with a selective index (SI) of 12.92 than HFC (SI; 5.46) towards experimental cell lines. Moreover, EFC extract showed 82.31% apoptotic induction on HepG2 cells compared to hexane extract and cisplatin (standard drug). From the GC-MS analysis of

conclusionIn conclusion, EFC extract and its bioactive compounds have a scientifically proven role in liver cancer management, but further research is required to validate their therapeutics through clinical trials.

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Antineoplastic Agents, PhytogenicAntioxidantsLiver NeoplasmsPhytochemicalsPlant ExtractsZygophyllaceaeApoptosisCell ProliferationComputer SimulationDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Screening Assays, AntitumorHep G2 CellsHumansMolecular StructureStructure-Activity RelationshipAntineoplastic Agents, PhytogenicAntioxidantsPhytochemicalsPlant ExtractsAntioxidantsapoptotic activitiescytotoxicityin silico approachesliver cancermedicinal plants

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