The Role of Phytochemicals in Cancer Treatment and Prevention
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioactives and Nutraceuticals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 August 2024 | Viewed by 80
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pharmacognosy; phytochemistry; phytotherapy; natural compounds
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Dear Colleagues,
Phytochemicals, which are compounds found in plants, have gained significant recognition in the field of cancer treatment and its prevention, due to their potential health benefits. While they are not considered essential nutrients like vitamins and minerals, phytochemicals have been shown to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. They play different roles like cellular signaling and immune system modulations, angiogenesis inhibition, detoxification support, or epigenetic modifications as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory roles, which come from their properties. While phytochemicals show potential in cancer prevention and treatment, it is important to note that they are not a substitute for conventional cancer therapies. Although research on natural compounds and cancer is promising, it is essential to keep in mind that many studies have been conducted in cell cultures or animal models, but more examinations are needed to fully understand their efficiency and safety in humans. However, incorporating a variety of phytochemical-rich foods into a balanced diet may contribute to overall health and reduce the risk of cancer development. A crucial fact is that natural compounds should not be used as a replacement for any traditional treatments but rather only as complementary methods to support overall health and well-being. The aim of our Special Issue is to collect original research and review manuscripts on biological or pharmacological approaches to target the mechanism of action and metabolism for cancer prevention and therapy.
This project was led by Dr. Michał Tomczyk, Dr. Jakub Strawa and Dr. Katarzyna Jakimiuk (Medical University of Bialystok, Poland).
Dr. Michał Tomczyk
Dr. Jakub Strawa
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cancer
- cell culture
- isolation and structure elucidation
- metabolism
- molecular mechanism
- natural product chemistry
- phytochemicals
- secondary metabolites
- structure–activity relationships
- targeted therapy
