The investigation of cytotoxic effects of Cinnamomum zeylanicum on human breast cancer cell line (MCF-7)
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https://doi.org/10.31436/imjm.v15i1.1362Abstract
Introduction: Cinnamon is one of the oldest herbal medicines that has been traditionally used as flavouring agent, insecticidal, antifungal and also as tooth powder to treat dental problems. Nowadays cinnamon is used in pharmaceutical preparations, perfume production, chemical industry and food industry as seasonings. In this study, the cytotoxicity of the cinnamon extracts towards human breast cancer cell line (MCF-7) was investigated. Methods: Cinnamomum zeylanicum was extracted using Soxhlet extraction method with methanol as the solvent, producing 7.06% of yield extract. The extract was analysed using gas chromatography/ mass spectrometry (GCMS). Results: The result showed that cinnamaldehyde was the major constituent, forming 74.14% of the total constituents. The cytotoxicity of C. zeylanicum extract against MCF-7 was determined through colorimetric MTT assay. It was demonstarted that the IC50 of extracts at 24 hours and 48 hours of incubation period was 48 µg/ml and 140 µg/ml respectively. Conclusions: The cinnamon methanolic extract possess cytotoxic effects on human breast cancer cell lines.
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