Journal
CURRENT DRUG METABOLISM
Volume 9, Issue 7, Pages 581-591Publisher
BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBL LTD
DOI: 10.2174/138920008785821657
Keywords
medicinal plants; natural products; ayurveda; cancer; alternative medicine
Funding
- National Institute of Health [CA 109551, P30 ES 09089]
- the Jean Sindab/Avon Breast Cancer Foundation
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Although great advancements have been made in the treatment and control of cancer progression, significant deficiencies and room for improvement remain. A number of undesired side effects sometimes occur during chemotherapy. Natural therapies, such as the use of plant-derived products in cancer treatment, may reduce adverse side effects. Currently, a few plant products are being used to treat cancer. However, a myriad of many plant products exist that have shown very promising anti-cancer properties in vitro, but have yet to be evaluated in humans. Further study is required to determine the efficacy of these plant products in treating cancers in humans. This review will focus on the various plant-derived chemical compounds that have, in recent years, shown promise as anticancer agents and will outline their potential mechanism of action.
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