Phytochemical Name : Cuphea aequipetala Extracts

Properties Information
PhytoCAT-ID PhytoCAT-183
Phytochemical name or plant extracts Cuphea aequipetala Extracts
PMID 31275985
Literature evidence This extract was able to induce accumulation of cells on G1 phase of the cell cycle, moreover, it was able to induce DNA fragmentation and increase the activity of caspase-3 in B16F10 cells.
IUPAC name NA
Phytochemicals’ class or type of plant extracts Extract
Source of phytochemicals or plant Extracts Cuphea aequipetala
Geographical availability Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Plant parts Aerial parts
Other cancers Breast cancer, Larynx cancer, Colon cancer, Prostate cancer
Target gene or protein NA
Gene or Protein evidence NA
Target pathways In conclusion, the in vitro data showed that both C. aequipetala extracts were able to induce cytotoxicity through the apoptosis pathway in B16F10 cells
IC50 NA
Potency Preliminarily, the extracts of C. aequipetala can be stated as a potential therapeutic option in cancer.
Cell line/ mice model MCF-7, HepG2, B16F10, HCT-15, DU145
Additional information  NA
PubChem ID NA
Additional PMIDs NA
Additional sources of information https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:275405-2
Safety NA