Non-edible plants as an attractive source of compounds with chemopreventive potential

J Cancer Prev. 2014 Mar;19(1):1-6. doi: 10.15430/jcp.2014.19.1.1.

Abstract

Cancer remains a lethal disease, and many scientists are currently trying to develop more effective therapies. Natural compounds are potential sources of anti-cancer therapies and are obtained from diverse sources including marine organisms, microorganisms and plants. In this paper, we evaluated natural compounds from non-edible plant sources, which is a neglected area of research despite the promising future of these compounds. In addition, we assessed the function and mechanism of action of these compounds in relation to cancer chemoprevention.

Keywords: Chemoprevention; Chemotherapy; Natural compounds.

Publication types

  • Review