Volume: 5, 2026
5th International PhD Students’ Conference at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland:
ENVIRONMENT – PLANT – ANIMAL – PRODUCT
Abstract number: P011
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24326/ICDSUPL5.P011
Published online: 22 April 2026
Biological properties of Dryopteris erythrosora extract
Kamila Górka
Department of Molecular Biology, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, 1i Konstantynów St., 20-708 Lublin, Poland
KUL Doctoral School, 14 Racławickie Ave., 20-950 Lublin, Poland
Corresponding author: kamilagorka@kul.pl
Research on plant extracts is a promising approach in the search for new and more effective therapies, particularly for diseases where current treatments have significant limitations. Plants are a rich source of bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, and carotenoids, which exhibit anti-inflammatory effects and potential anticancer, antibacterial, antifungal, and antidiabetic activities. While angiosperms are widely studied, ferns remain relatively underexplored despite their use in traditional medicine. One such species requiring further investigation is Dryopteris erythrosora. In this study, its extract was evaluated for anticancer, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. Antibacterial activity was assessed using the broth microdilution method to determine minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values. Among the tested strains, Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae showed the highest susceptibility (MIC = 375 µg/mL), whereas Candida albicans was not affected within the tested concentration range. The MTT assay demonstrated a significant reduction in the viability of AGS, MCF7, and SW480 cell lines following treatment with the ethanolic extract. These preliminary results suggest that D. erythrosora has notable therapeutic potential, particularly in anticancer applications, and highlight the need for further detailed studies.
Keywords: antibacterial activity; anticancer activity; Dryopteris erythrosora;plant extract
How to cite
Górka K., 2026. Biological properties of Dryopteris erythrosora extract. In: 5th International PhD Students’ Conference at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland: Environment – Plant – Animal – Product. https://doi.org/10.24326/ICDSUPL5.P011