article · BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies

Antiproliferative activity, phytochemistry, network pharmacology, molecular docking and gene expression analysis of Maerua edulis extracts against human cervical cancer cell line

Inyani John Lino Lagu
Dorothy Wavinya Nyamai
James Kuria
Fredrick Mutie Musila
Vyacheslav Kungurtsev
Sally Wambui Kamau
Rakita Letoluo
Sospeter Ngoci Njeru

2026Open accessUniversity of Juba

Abstract

The results of our study suggest the potential therapeutic benefits of M. edulis in the treatment and management of cervical cancer. Further in-vivo studies are recommended to validate these findings and establish their safety profile.

Research topics

Tannin, Tannase and Anticancer Activities
Phytochemical compounds biological activities
Flavonoids in Medical Research

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1186/s12906-026-05321-6

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