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Next-Gen Therapeutics for Skin Cancer: Nutraceuticals
Annapoorna Sreedhar1, Jun Li1, Yunfeng Zhao1
1a Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology & Neuroscience , LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport , Shreveport , Louisiana , USA.
Abstract:
Growing modernization and lifestyle changes with limited physical activity have impacted diet and health, leading to an increased cancer mortality rate worldwide. As a result, there is a greater need than before to develop safe and novel anticancer drugs. Current treatment options such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, induce unintended side effects, compromising patient's quality of life, and physical well-being. Therefore, there has been an increased global interest in the use of dietary supplements and traditional herbal medicines for treatment of cancer. Recently, nutraceuticals or "natural" substances isolated from food have attracted considerable attention in the cancer field. Emerging research suggests that nutraceuticals may indeed prevent and protect against cancer. The intent of this article is to review some of the current spice-derived nutraceuticals in the treatment of melanoma and skin cancer.
Insights
Modern lifestyles increase cancer risk, driving demand for novel anticancer drugs. This review explores spice-derived nutraceuticals as potential natural treatments for melanoma and skin cancer.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pharmacology
- Nutritional Science
Background:
- Modernization and sedentary lifestyles contribute to rising global cancer mortality rates.
- Conventional cancer treatments (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery) have significant side effects.
- There is growing interest in natural remedies, including dietary supplements and herbal medicines, for cancer therapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the potential of spice-derived nutraceuticals in the treatment of melanoma and skin cancer.
- To highlight emerging research on natural compounds for cancer prevention and treatment.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific studies on spice-derived nutraceuticals.
- Analysis of research on the efficacy of these compounds against skin cancer models.
- Synthesis of current findings on the anticancer properties of selected spices.
Main Results:
- Certain spice-derived compounds show promise in preclinical studies for melanoma and skin cancer.
- Nutraceuticals offer a potential avenue for cancer prevention and adjunct therapy.
- Further research is needed to establish clinical efficacy and safety.
Conclusions:
- Spice-derived nutraceuticals represent a promising area for developing novel, natural anticancer agents.
- These compounds may offer a safer alternative or complementary approach to traditional cancer treatments.
- Investigating these natural substances could lead to new strategies for managing skin cancers.
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