Obacunone and limonin are bitter limonoids in citrus. Their modifying effects on the
development of aberrant crypt foci (ACF), the activity of detoxification enzymes, glutathione S …

The isoflavonoid genistein inhibits mitosis and increases apoptosis in a variety of tumour cell
lines in vitro, and may exert anticarcinogenic effects in vivo. To assess its effects on the …

Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) has been proposed as a promising candidate for cancer
prevention. Its modifying potential on the process of colon carcinogenesis induced by 1, 2 …

The role of the natural dietary flavonoid chemical quercetin (an antioxidant) in the prevention
and treatment of colon cancer is receiving a great deal of attention. However, little is known …

The flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds found as integral components of the human
diet. They are universally present as constituents of flowering plants, particularly of food …

The modifying effect of dietary administration of auraptene isolated from the peel of citrus
fruit (Citrus natsudaidai Hayata) on the development of azoxymethane (AOM)-induced …

Obesity and diabetes mellitus are risk factors for colon cancer. The activation of the insulin-
like growth factor (IGF)/IGF-IR axis plays a critical role in this carcinogenesis.(−) …

Proto-oncogenes such as c-fos, c-jun and c-myc are known to relate to cell proliferation and
differentiation. Some oriental herbal medicines like Glycyrrhizae radix or Juzen-taiho-to …

Background/Aim: Polyamines and ornithine decarboxylase are involved in cell growth and
differentiation. The polyphenol quercetin may exert anti-tumour properties by influencing …

Curcumin, a major yellow pigment of turmeric obtained from powdered rhizomes of the plant
Curcuma longa Linn., is commonly used as a coloring agent in foods, drugs and cosmetics …