Modulation of signal transduction pathways by natural compounds in cancer.
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| Abstract |
Cancer is generally regarded as the result of abnormal growth of cells. According to World Health Organization, cancer is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Mother nature provides a large source of bioactive compounds with excellent therapeutic efficacy. Numerous phytochemicals from nature have been investigated for anticancer properties. In this review article, we discuss several natural compounds, which have shown anti-cancer activity. Natural compounds induce cell cycle arrest, activate intrinsic and extrinsic apoptosis pathways, generate Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), and down-regulate activated signaling pathways, resulting in inhibition of cell proliferation, progression and metastasis of cancer. Several preclinical studies have suggested that natural compounds can also increase the sensitivity of resistant cancers to available chemotherapy agents. Furthermore, combining FDA approved anti-cancer drugs with natural compounds results in improved efficacy. On the basis of these exciting outcomes of natural compounds against several cancer types, several agents have already advanced to clinical trials. In conclusion, preclinical results and clinical outcomes against cancer suggest promising anticancer efficacy of agents from natural sources.
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| Authors | Alok Ranjan, Neel M Fofaria, Sung-Hoon Kim, Sanjay K Srivastava |
| Journal | Chinese journal of natural medicines (Chin J Nat Med) Vol. 13 Issue 10 Pg. 730-42 (Oct 2015) ISSN: 1875-5364 [Electronic] China |
| PMID | 26481373 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review) |
| Copyright | Copyright © 2015 China Pharmaceutical University. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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