Title:Traditional Medicinal Plants in Cancer Therapy and Chemoprevention:
A Review of Preclinical and Clinical Studies
Volume: 20
Issue: 6
Author(s): Jameema Sidhic, Satheesh George and Arunaksharan Narayanankutty*
Affiliation:
- Division of Cell and Molecular Biology, PG & Research Department of Zoology, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Calicut, Kerala, India
Keywords:
Cancer, chemotherapy, phytochemicals, signalling, cell cycle arrest, MAPK/ERK, green nanoparticle, apoptosis, anti-cancer drugs.
Abstract: Cancer has become a significant public health concern in the past few decades, and it is
now the world's second cause of death. Although there are various types of cancer treatments, such
as chemotherapy, immune therapy, radiation, hormone therapy, gene editing, etc., they all have
adverse reactions and significant failings. Plant and dietary mixtures have been utilized to treat
malignant growth over the entire course of time. These mixtures likewise might be helpful in anticipation
of malignant growth. Chemoprevention is cancer prevention that makes use of plant phytochemicals
and synthetic substances. Because of their reduced toxicity and inexpensive cost, phytoconstituents
are gaining much interest in chemoprevention effectiveness. As a result, the chemopreventive
power of naturally occurring phytochemicals is of great interest. Populace studies propose
that a decreased gamble of malignant growth is related to the maximum usage of vegetables and
natural products. This review summarised the latest research on plants and their chemicals targeting
various malignancies and their mechanisms of cancer suppression by modulating multiple signaling
pathways. It provides a small outline of green synthesized nanoparticles, an emerging area to combat
cancer.