Annona Muricata (Linn.) Acetogenins as Potent Anti-Breast Cancer Agents

Abstract

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women, globally. In India, it has been ranked number one with regard to cancer incidence in both men and women. Phytotherapy has been extensively considered against cancer, and Annona muricata is one such plant species that has gained scientific interest for decades. The acetogenins, a class of phytocompounds exclusively to the Annonaceae family of plant kingdom, are known contributors towards this biomedical significance of the A. muricata. In this review, we have identified those A. muricata acetogenins that exhibit anti-breast cancer activity.