In-vivo anti colorectal cancer activity of Coldenia procumbens on DMH induced colon cancer in wistar rats

Abstract

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States for both men and women. The rate of colon cancer incidence was low in India but is presently increasing; out of 3.5 million cancer cases, 35,000 have colon cancer. Polyps which are the small growths in the colon are most often benign, even though some have the potentiality to become cancerous. Up to two-thirds of the colorectal polyps are pre-malignant and they are linked with a risk of colorectal cancer. About 60% of currently used anti-cancer agents are derived from a natural source (i.e. plants). In our study anti-cancer potential of the extract of Coldenia procumbens was studied and the synthesis of the anti-cancer moiety has been done. With the findings, it can be concluded that the plant Coldenia procumbens Linn and possess anti colorectal cancer activity. Before the clinical usage of extract, through toxicological profile has to be determined on the crude extracts as well as on isolated compounds to confirm the safety of the drug.