ZTF Research Center
Where the scientific legacy of Prof. ZTF is translated into life-changing research, innovations, and therapeutic products.
Koume, Bertoua, Cameroon · Director: Prof. Dieudonné Njamen

Prof. Dieudonné Njamen
Director, ZTF Research Center
University of Yaoundé I + ZTF Research Center
“Prof. ZTF taught us that science is not merely a profession — it is a divine calling to subdue the earth for the good of humanity.”
Research Areas
The ZTF Research Center conducts world-class research across multiple scientific disciplines, all rooted in the legacy of Prof. ZTF.
Natural Product Chemistry
Isolation and characterization of bioactive compounds from Cameroonian medicinal plants.
Cancer Chemoprevention
Investigating plant-derived compounds for activity against breast, liver, and prostate cancer.
Phytotherapy
Development of plant-based therapeutic formulations from traditional African medicinal knowledge.
Phytoestrogens
Research on plant-derived estrogen receptor modulators for women's health applications.
Ethnopharmacology
Scientific validation of traditional Cameroonian medicinal plant uses and remedies.
Drug Discovery
Translating basic research into potential drug candidates with real therapeutic applications.
Research Products & Innovations
View AllHepatoprep
Liver Protection Formula
Hepatoprep is formulated for the management of hepatitis and liver disorders. Available in tablets, capsules, and suspensions. Derived from tropical medicinal plant research conducted at the ZTF Research Center.
Androprep
Men's Health Formula
Androprep addresses erectile dysfunction and male reproductive health. Developed from bioactive plant compounds identified through ZTF research. Available at ZTF Research Center and Hope Clinic Koume.
Menoprep
Phytoestrogenic Formula for Women
Menoprep manages menopausal discomfort including hot flashes, mood changes, and hormonal imbalance. Plant-derived phytoestrogenic formulation based on Prof. Njamen's groundbreaking research on estrogenic medicinal plants.
Tumoprep
Cancer Chemopreventive Formula
Tumoprep targets hormone-dependent cancers including breast and prostate cancer. Chemopreventive formulation under active investigation at the ZTF Research Center.
Recent Research Publications
View AllHepatoprotective effects of plant extracts from traditional Cameroonian medicine
D. Njamen, T. Wamba
Chemopreventive potential of Cameroonian medicinal plants against breast cancer
D. Njamen, G. Vollmer, E. Jüngel
Phytoestrogens from Cameroonian plants: Estrogenic activity and molecular mechanisms
D. Njamen, G. Vollmer
International Collaborations
The ZTF Research Center maintains active research partnerships with leading German universities through the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.