Cytotoxic Activities of Phytochemical Components from Ethanol Extract of Ajwa Date on Human Hepatoma Cancer Cells in Vitro

Abstract

The date palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is an essential plant in many countries, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, South Europe, South America, Pakistan, and India. 17 Date fruit is a natural source of antioxidants and compounds that are antimutagenic. It contains significant quantities of amino acids, vitamins such as C, B1, B2, and A, and nicotinic acid. [18][19][20] Ajwa is a common date fruit grown only in Al-Madinah Al-Monwarah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has many benefits and is a rich source of potassium, iron, and natural fibers. [21][22] Previous studies confirmed the numerous protective and clinical properties of Ajwa date, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, nephroprotective, and hepatoprotective activities. [23][24][25][26] that stem from