Anticancer Activity of Hylocereus undatus Extract Through in vivo Studies
Abstract
Background: Hylocereus Undatus Extract (HUE) It is obtained from the fruit of the white dragon fruit cactus and is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, Among its benefits are providing environmental protection and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Methods: Forty female albino mice were divided for fifteen days into four groups: G1: Control , G2: HUE group with a dose of 200 mg/kg/body weight, G3: EAC group, G4:.EAC + HUE Groub, respectively. Result: Our results from the third group showed that mice treated with cancer cells experienced a significant increase in the weight of mice, a increase in both ALT, AST, ALP and a decrease in both Albumin,total protein, as well as damage to liver tissue. When animals infected with cancer cells were treated with an extract of HUE, we observed an increase in the weight of mice, a decrease in both ALT, AST, ALP and an increase in both Albumin,total protein, as well as an improvement in liver tissue.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Botanical Research and Applications
Medicinal Plant Research
Phytochemical Studies and Bioactivities
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research
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- Publication date
- 14 January 2026