UPLC-MS Quantification and Anticancer Potential of Ximenia AmericanaHydro-Acetonic Crude Extract Leaves

Ximenia americana is a plant of the Ivorian pharmacopeia used in the treatment of various diseases. The present study aims firstly, to quantify by UPLC-MS some phenolic compounds contained in Ximenia americana and secondly, to evaluate its cytotoxic potential against 6 cancerous cells lines. UPLC-MS quantitative analysis revealed the presence of flavonoids (13%), gallotannins (5%), phenolic acids (0.7%), ellagic acid (0.3%) and an abundance of condensed tannins (81%). The cytotoxicity study indicated an antiproliferative behavior notable of this plant.