Proteomic characterization and cytotoxic potential of proteins from Cuscuta (Cuscuta epithymum (L.) crude herbal product against MCF-7 human breast cancer cell line

• Main Authors: Umaima Akhtar (Author), Yamna Khurshid (Author), Bishoy El-Aarag (Author), Basir Syed (Author), Ishtiaq A. Khan (Author), Keykavous Parang (Author), Aftab Ahmed (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background The burden of breast cancer, the second leading cause of death worldwide, is increasing at an alarming rate. Cuscuta, used in traditional medicine for different ailments, including cancer, is known for containing phytochemicals that exhibit anticancer activity; however, the bioac...