Inhibition of Autophagy Increases Cell Death in HeLa Cells through Usnic Acid Isolated from Lichens

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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Main Authors: Madhuree Kumari, Siya Kamat, Sandeep Kumar Singh, Ajay Kumar, C. Jayabaskaran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Plants
Subjects:
Western Ghats
macrolichens
autophagy
apoptosis
cytotoxicity
usnic acid (UA)
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/3/519

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