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Chetomin, a fungal metabolite isolated from Chaetomium cochliodes, has been reported to exhibit diverse biological activities, yet its effects on melanoma cells remain poorly understood. In this study, we evaluated the antitumor potential of chetomin using the human A375 melanoma cell line. Cell viability was assessed with MTT and CellTiter-Glo\u00ae assays, which revealed a significant dose- and time-dependent reduction in proliferation following chetomin exposure. Apoptotic effects were confirmed through Annexin V staining, and immunocytochemical analysis demonstrated a concentration-dependent increase in cleaved PARP1, indicating activation of programmed cell death pathways. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that chetomin effectively inhibits melanoma cell growth and promotes apoptosis. 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