Plant-Derived Natural Products in Cancer Research: Extraction, Mechanism of Action, and Drug Formulation.

ABSTRACT: Cancer is one of the main causes of death globally and considered as a major challenge for the public health system. The high toxicity and the lack of selectivity of conventional anticancer therapies make the search for alternative treatments a priority. In this review, we describe the main plant-derived natural products used as anticancer agents. Natural sources, extraction methods, anticancer mechanisms, clinical studies, and pharmaceutical formulation are discussed in this review. Studies covered by this review should provide a solid foundation for researchers and physicians to enhance basic and clinical research on developing alternative anticancer therapies.

SUBMITTER: Talib WH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7696819 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature