Plants are the source of various photochemicals; metabolites are used in medicinal and
environmental sectors as well as being widely used in commercial and pharmaceutical …

Secondary metabolites, also known as phytochemicals, natural products or plant
constituents are responsible for medicinal properties of plants to which they belong. The role …

The terpenoids constitute the largest class of natural products and many interesting products
are extensively applied in the industrial sector as flavors, fragrances, spices and are also …

D-limonene is one of the most common terpenes in nature. It is a major constituent in several
citrus oils (orange, lemon, mandarin, lime, and grapefruit). D-limonene is listed in the Code …

Monoterpenes are nonnutritive dietary components found in the essential oils of citrus fruits
and other plants. A number of these dietary monoterpenes have antitumor activity. For …

Cancer is a complex genetic disease that is a major public health problem worldwide,
accounting for about 7 million deaths each year. Many anticancer drugs currently used …

The human relevance framework (HRF) outlines a four-part process, beginning with data on
the mode of action (MOA) in laboratory animals, for evaluating the human relevance of …

Cancer‐protective factors are present in several fruits, vegetables and commonly used
spices and herbs. They can be divided into several different groups, based on their chemical …

Purpose: d-Limonene is a natural monoterpene with pronounced chemotherapeutic activity
and minimal toxicity in preclinical studies. A phase I clinical trial to assess toxicity, the …

Monoterpenes are found in the essential oils of many plants including fruits, vegetables, and
herbs. They prevent the carcinogenesis process at both the initiation and …