The presence of uninhibited side effects of cancer drugs often used in cancer treatment has
stimulated the search for alternative therapeutic approaches. Therefore, anticarcinogenic …

Usnic acid, a dibenzofuran derivative found in many lichen species, is reported to have
anticancer activity against human gastric cancer. We investigated the molecular alterations …

The majority of human tumors bear inactive p53 or cellular factors that down-regulate the
expression and activity of the p53 network. Therefore, finding therapies that are effective in …

Usnic acid (UA) is a secondary metabolite abundantly found in lichens. Some studies have
shown the anticancer potential of UA; however, its efficacy and associated mechanisms are …

Usnic acid is a secondary metabolite abundantly found in lichens, for which promising
cytotoxic and antitumor potential has been shown. However, knowledge concerning …

Usnic acid (UA) is a multifunctional bioactive lichen secondary metabolite with potential anti-
cancer properties. Although the promising therapeutic effects of UA have been investigated …

The lichen compound usnic acid is used for its antimicrobial activities in cosmetic products
and is also a component of slimming agents. Its effect against cancer cells was first noted …

Successful cancer treatment still requires new complexes or compounds from natural
sources. Therefore, we investigated anti-growth/apoptotic effects of methanol extracts of the …

Background Usnic acid (UA), a secondary metabolite, is mainly derived from certain lichen
species. Growing evidence suggests that UA has antitumor, anti-oxidative, anti …

Lichens are recently receiving great attention because they have potential anticancer
activity. Therefore, in this study, genotoxic and antigrowth properties of lichen species Usnea …