This research study highlights the bioprospecting of terrestrial plants endemic to Ilocos Norte for potential use in the management of cancer. Initially, the selection of starting plant materials will be based on random approach considering the criteria oon availability, accessibility and abundance. Assessment on the physicochemical and phytochemical screening will be implemented to determine the characteristics and components of the plant samples. Moreover, the crude extracts/fractions will be subjected to primary screening using MTT/MTS cell proliferation assay against different human cancer cell lines. Evaluation on the anticancer properties of the crude extracts/fractions will be based on their half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50).

This study is expected to deliver the following: