Preliminary phytochemical investigation of Mangifera indica leaves and screening of antioxidant and anticancer activity.
Joona K., Sowmia C., Dhanya K. P., Divya M. J.
Author Affiliation: Department of Biochemistry, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences 4 : 1112-1118
Abstract : Mango (Mangifera indica) is one of the most important tropical plants. Most studies on the exploitation of mango have been dealing with mango peels, juices and stem bark, however a little attention has been given to mango leaves. In this study the active components of leaves of Mangifera indica were extracted using methanol and were tested for its antioxidant and anticancer activity. The result showed significant antioxidant activity of methanolic extract. And it also showed high cytotoxicity on adenocarcinoma cell lines. In conclusion, some natural products from Mangifera indica leave have potential for use as therapeutic for disease such as cancer.