Evaluation of effects on hepatocellular carcinoma cell line of Cocos nucifera: In vitro study

Abstract

Objective: Cancer is one of the most important diseases today. The use of chemical drugs, surgical operations, and transplants is very common in its treatment. In addition to these treatment methods, studies include the effects of natural and plant-derived substances. Various substances are used in these studies, which are called phytotherapy. The antioxidant activity and cytotoxic effects of Cocos nucifera on hepatocellular carcinoma HepG-2 and the mouse fibroblast L929 cell line were investigated in this study.

Keywords

• cocos nucifera
• hepg-2
• l929
• cytotoxicity
• antioxidant activity