Lipana Dorcas Bappa

Cancer remains a major global health challenge, responsible for millions of deaths each year. The limitations of current therapies, including adverse effects and drug resistance, have intensified the search for safer, more effective alternatives, particularly from natural sources. Alantolactone, a sesquiterpene lactone extracted from Inula helenium and related medicinal plants, has emerged as a promising anticancer candidate due to its diverse pharmacological actions.