α-Mangostin: A Multi-Target Candidate for Cervical Cancer - Abstract
Background: Cervical cancer poses a significant global health challenge for women, with
conventional treatments such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy often accompanied by
side effects and drug resistance.
Objective: This review aims to explore the potential of ?-mangostin in cervical cancer
treatment, focusing on its anticancer properties.
Methods: We conducted a structured literature search of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science
Core Collection, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar up to December 2025 using combinations
of terms related to ?-mangostin and cervical cancer/HPV. Peer-reviewed original studies and
relevant reviews were screened for relevance, and findings were synthesized qualitatively without
meta-analysis or formal risk-of-bias assessment.
Results: ?-Mangostin exhibits multiple anti-cancer properties, including inducing apoptosis
in cervical cancer cells, inhibiting proliferation, modulating signaling pathways, targeting HPV
oncogenes (E6/E7), and reversing chemotherapy resistance.
Conclusions: Findings suggest ?-mangostin holds promise as a complementary therapy
for cervical cancer, offering potential benefits including affordability and sustainability. Further
research into ?-mangostin may enhance cervical cancer treatment approaches, improve survival
rates, and address the rising mortality rates associated with the disease.