Untargeted metabolic analysis of Epaltes mexicana by LC-QTOF-MS: Terpenes with activity against human cancer cell lines.

Epaltes mexicana is a plant widely used in traditional medicine and as a food in Mexico; however, its phytochemical and pharmacological studies are limited. This study aimed to identify the active secondary metabolites of Epaltes mexicana and determine its cytotoxic activity on cancer cell lines. Three organic extracts were obtained by maceration using n-hexane, dichloromethane, and methanol.