Scientific Publications
Peer-reviewed research from Prof. ZTF, the ZTF Research Center, and the WCS community.
7 publications found
Natural product chemistry contributions from African scientists: A review
J.D. Wansi, A. Nkengfack, D. Njamen
African Journal of Natural Sciences
A comprehensive review of natural product chemistry contributions from African scientists over the past three decades, highlighting the transformative impact of Prof. ZTF's school of thought.
Hepatoprotective effects of plant extracts from traditional Cameroonian medicine
D. Njamen, T. Wamba
Journal of Ethnopharmacology
Hepatoprotective formulations derived from indigenous Cameroonian medicinal plants were investigated for liver-protective activity in experimental models, forming the scientific basis for Hepatoprep.
Chemopreventive potential of Cameroonian medicinal plants against breast cancer
D. Njamen, G. Vollmer, E. Jüngel
Cancer Prevention Research
New results from the ZTF Research Center demonstrate the chemopreventive potential of selected Cameroonian medicinal plants against breast cancer cell lines using in vitro and in vivo models.
Phytoestrogens from Cameroonian plants: Estrogenic activity and molecular mechanisms
D. Njamen, G. Vollmer
Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Investigation of phytoestrogens isolated from Cameroonian medicinal plants, with emphasis on their estrogenic activity and molecular mechanisms of action via estrogen receptors.
Antiestrogenic and anticancer activity of Erythrina lysistemon extracts
D. Njamen, J.C. Talla, Z.T. Fomum
Planta Medica
The antiestrogenic and anticancer properties of extracts from Erythrina lysistemon were investigated using both in vitro and in vivo models, demonstrating significant potential for cancer prevention.
Phytochemical investigation of Cameroonian medicinal plants: Isolation of bioactive compounds
Z.T. Fomum, A.E. Nkengfack
Phytochemistry
This study reports the isolation and structural characterization of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants used in traditional Cameroonian medicine, contributing to the scientific validation of ethnobotanical knowledge.
Synthesis and biological activity of novel heterocyclic compounds derived from Erythrina alkaloids
Z.T. Fomum, A. Nkengfack, G. Mpango
Journal of Natural Products
A series of novel heterocyclic compounds were synthesized from Erythrina alkaloids and evaluated for their biological activity against various microbial strains. The results demonstrate significant antimicrobial properties.