Estimation of trace elements in some medicinal plants used in anti-cancer drugs by PIXE

• Published in: X-ray spectrometry Vol. 41; no. 2; pp. 111 - 116
• Main Authors: Abdul Sattar, S., Seetharami Reddy, B., Koteswara Rao, V., Ramnarayana, K., Naga Raju, G. J., Bhuloka Reddy, S., Phanisree, T. KD, Madhusudhana Rao, P. V.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, UK John Wiley & Sons, Ltd 01-03-2012
• ISSN: 0049-8246; 1097-4539
• DOI: 10.1002/xrs.2375

A trace elemental analysis was carried out in various parts of 12 anticancer medicinal plants, using the PIXE (particle‐induced X‐ray emission) technique. A 3‐MeV proton beam was used to excite the samples, and spectra were recorded using a Si (Li) detector. Data analysis was done using the GUPIX software. The elements Cl, K, Ca, Ti, V, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Br and Sr were identified, and their concentrations estimated. The results of the present study provide justification for the usage of these medicinal plants in the development of anticancer drugs. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.