Black Mulberry (Morus nigra L.): A Review of Attributes as an Anticancer Agent to Encourage Pharmaceutical Development.

ABSTRACT: Recent considerations of natural sources as potential anticancer agents have arisen due to the origins of numerous drugs commonly used in chemotherapy. Plant-based drugs, in particular, have attracted attention for offering the advantage of low adverse effects. Among these, the black mulberry plant (Morus nigra L.) stands out as a natural source of polyphenols, widely used to treat metabolic dysfunctions and confer benefits on human health. This study explores the potential of this plant as an anticancer agent, examining its effectiveness based on the type of application of the plant extracts or isolated substances, extraction methods, and its potential biological effects on cancer cells. Consequently, this study contributes to a better understanding of the distribution of phytochem

SUBMITTER: Ferraz APCR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11554416 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature