Naura Luviezka Choirunnisa, Debora Chris Kezia, Aiko Zavira Permana, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Fahrul Nurkolis, Happy Kurnia Permatasari
Cervical cancer, predominantly caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18, involves critical signaling pathways such as phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/Akt) and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), promoting cell survival and inhibiting apoptosis. Conventional treatments often present severe side effects, prompting exploration of herbal alternatives. Moringa oleifera leaves, rich in phenolic compounds, have demonstrated anticancer potential. This study evaluated M. oleifera leaf extract combined with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) against cervical cancer cells (HeLa cells) in vitro. Results indicated significant apoptosis induction through suppression of NF-κB and phosphorylated Akt (phospho-Akt) protein expression (p <.05). Ths, Moringa oleifera AgNPs represent a promising therapeutic option for cervical cancer, offering improved stability and reduced toxicity compared to traditional therapies. © 2025 The Author(s). Published with license by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Master of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia; Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Johor Bahru, Malaysia; Master of Basic Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia; Pharmaceuticals, Nutrition, Biomedical Sciences, and Translational Medicine, Medical Research Center of Indonesia, Surabaya, Indonesia; Institute of Research and Community Service, State Islamic University of Sunan Kalijaga (UIN Sunan Kalijaga), Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Department of Biochemistry and Biomolecular, Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia
