In vitro anti-cancer efficacy and phyto-chemical screening of solvent extracts of Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth

Background and objectives: Kigelia africana is a medicinal plant growing naturally in many parts of Africa. In Kenya, a water concoction of the plant is used to treat breast and prostate cancers. Laboratory data on its anti-cancer activity and active principles is limited, hence no scientific ration...

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Main Authors: Justus Wambua Mukavi, Philip Wafula Mayeku, Justin Muhoro Nyaga, Sarah Naulikha Kituyi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-07-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844020313256