ISOLATION, STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION AND CYTOTOXIC STUDIES OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE COMPOUNDS IN CARICA PAPAYA OF GHANA

Authors

Kurtis S. Staples, Brigham Young University
Dr. Steven G. Wood, Brigham Young University

Keywords

isolation, cytotoxic studies, biologically active compounds, Carica papaya, Ghana

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Abstract

Carica papaya, commonly known as the papaya plant, is found in large abundance throughout the tropical regions of the planet. The fruit of the plant has been extensively studied with papain, a protease, being the center of research. Preliminary studies showed that compounds found in the leaves of the plant possessed anti-cancer properties. As alternatives for cancer treatment are constantly being sought, plant extracts have risen to the forefront in this hunt.1 An understanding of the structure and mode of activity of the compounds in this plant will further knowledge of how to develop chemotherapeutic agents.

Recommended Citation

Staples, Kurtis S. and Wood, Dr. Steven G. (2013) "ISOLATION, STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION AND CYTOTOXIC STUDIES OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE COMPOUNDS IN CARICA PAPAYA OF GHANA," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2518.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2518