Three Rutaceae essential oils, A. pedunculata and E. lepta are strong anti-cancer, while E. lepta is highly anti-inflammatory. Potential medicines for cancer and inflammation.
Researchers identified 4 new compounds from Acronychia pedunculata leaves, 1 dimer and 3 monomers, along with 7 known analogues. Compound 5 showed strong anti-cancer effects with IC50 values from 0.24 to 5.3 μM against HCT-116, RKO, and SW480 cell lines.
Researchers studied compounds from Acronychia pedunculata for potential inhibition of HER2 in colorectal cancer. 12 compounds showed promising properties for drug-likeness and oral bioavailability, with two compounds showing strong binding affinities to HER2. Further experimental validation is needed.