[HTML][HTML] β-Sitosterol as a promising anticancer agent for chemoprevention and chemotherapy: mechanisms of action and future prospects

H Wang, Z Wang, Z Zhang, J Liu, L Hong - Advances in Nutrition, 2023 - Elsevier
Cancer is one of the primary causes of death worldwide, and its incidence continues to
increase yearly. Despite significant advances in research, the search for effective and …

Anticancer plants: A review of the active phytochemicals, applications in animal models, and regulatory aspects

T Khan, M Ali, A Khan, P Nisar, SA Jan, S Afridi… - Biomolecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
The rising burden of cancer worldwide calls for an alternative treatment solution. Herbal
medicine provides a very feasible alternative to western medicine against cancer. This …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the multifocal role of phytochemicals as immunomodulators

T Behl, K Kumar, C Brisc, M Rus… - Biomedicine & …, 2021 - Elsevier
A well-functioning immune system of the host body plays pivotal role in the maintenance of
ordinary physiological and immunological functions as well as internal environment …

Cissus quadrangularis L: A comprehensive multidisciplinary review

PS Bafna, PH Patil, SK Maru, RE Mutha - Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2021 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Cissus quadrangularis L. is a perennial herb of the
Vitaceae family and is utilized comprehensively as a medicinal herb in most tropical regions …

Molecular mechanism of palmitic acid and its derivatives in tumor progression

X Wang, C Zhang, N Bao - Frontiers in oncology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Palmitic acid (PA) is a saturated fatty acid commonly found in coconut oil and palm oil. It
serves as an energy source for the body and plays a role in the structure and function of cell …

Anticancer plant-derivatives: Deciphering their oncopreventive and therapeutic potential in molecular terms

R Gahtori, AH Tripathi, A Kumari, N Negi… - Future Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Background Over the years, phytomedicines have been widely used as natural modalities
for the treatment and prevention of various diseases by different ethnic groups across the …

Liposomal β-sitosterol suppresses metastasis of CT26/luc colon carcinoma via inhibition of MMP-9 and evoke of immune system

CY Shen, CF Lee, WT Chou, JJ Hwang, YS Tyan… - Pharmaceutics, 2022 - mdpi.com
β-sitosterol (SITO) has been reported with anticancer effects; however, with poor
bioavailability. The current study aimed to investigate whether liposomal encapsulated β …

Research progress of ginseng in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers

B Ni, X Song, B Shi, J Wang, Q Sun, X Wang… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Cancer has become one of the major causes of human death. Several anticancer drugs are
available; howeve their use and efficacy are limited by the toxic side effects and drug …

Chemical Composition and In Vitro Antioxidant Activity and Anti-Acetylcholinesterase Activity of Essential Oils from Tadehagi triquetrum (L.) Ohashi

W Song, Z Xu, P Gao, X Liu - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
The present study aimed to determine the chemical compositions of essential oils (EOs) from
Tadehagi triquetrum (L.) Ohashi and evaluate their antioxidant and anti-cholinesterase …

The role of plant-derived natural substances as immunomodulatory agents in carcinogenesis

M Samec, A Liskova, L Koklesova, SM Samuel… - Journal of Cancer …, 2020 - Springer
The role of immune system in carcinogenesis represents fundamental events associated
with cancer eradication; however, tumor evolution is connected with various mechanisms of …