Inhibition of Autophagy Increases Cell Death in HeLa Cells through Usnic Acid Isolated from Lichens
The Western Ghats, India, is a hotspot for lichen diversity. However, the pharmacological importance of lichen-associated metabolites remains untapped. This study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic potential of lichens of this region. For this, sixteen macrolichens were collected and identified from tw...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-01-01
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Series: | Plants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/3/519 |