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Natural Polyphenols for Prevention and Treatment of Cancer.

ABSTRACT: There is much epidemiological evidence that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables could lower the risk of certain cancers. The effect has been attributed, in part, to natural polyphenols. Besides, numerous studies have demonstrated that natural polyphenols could be used for the prevention and treatment of cancer. Potential mechanisms included antioxidant, anti-inflammation as well as the modulation of multiple molecular events involved in carcinogenesis. The current review summarized the anticancer efficacy of major polyphenol classes (flavonoids, phenolic acids, lignans and stilbenes) and discussed the potential mechanisms of action, which were based on epidemiological, in vitro, in vivo and clinical studies within the past five years.

SUBMITTER: Zhou Y

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4997428 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Natural Polyphenols for Prevention and Treatment of Cancer.

Zhou Yue Y Zheng Jie J Li Ya Y Xu Dong-Ping DP Li Sha S Chen Yu-Ming YM Li Hua-Bin HB

Nutrients 20160822 8

There is much epidemiological evidence that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables could lower the risk of certain cancers. The effect has been attributed, in part, to natural polyphenols. Besides, numerous studies have demonstrated that natural polyphenols could be used for the prevention and treatment of cancer. Potential mechanisms included antioxidant, anti-inflammation as well as the modulation of multiple molecular events involved in carcinogenesis. The current review summarized the anticanc ...[more]

PMID: 27556486

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