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[Research advancement in natural anti-cancer product]

Jie Yin1, Qi Li2, Li-Dong Sun2

  • 1School of Chinese Materia Medica,Capital Medical University Beijing 100069,China.

Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi = Zhongguo Zhongyao Zazhi = China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica
|March 15, 2019
PubMed

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Natural compounds offer potent anti-cancer efficacy and abundant resources for drug development. This review highlights advancements and mechanisms of natural products in cancer treatment, guiding future research for safer, effective therapies.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pharmacology
  • Natural Products Chemistry

Background:

  • Malignant tumors pose a continuous and severe threat to human health.
  • Rational drug use is crucial for cancer treatment, with natural compounds showing significant promise.
  • Emerging drug resistance and new cancer theories necessitate innovative anti-cancer drug development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review cutting-edge advancements in natural products for cancer treatment.
  • To explore the pharmacological mechanisms of natural anti-cancer products.
  • To identify future directions and trends in the development of natural anti-cancer drugs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing research on the anti-cancer effects of natural products.
  • Focus on both traditional and innovative applications of natural compounds.
  • Analysis of pharmacological mechanisms in relation to tumor progression.

Main Results:

  • Natural products exhibit strong anti-cancer efficacy and are abundant resources.
  • Review covers traditional and innovative applications of natural products in oncology.
  • Potential pharmacological mechanisms are discussed in the context of tumor progression.

Conclusions:

  • Natural products are a top priority for novel anti-cancer drug discovery.
  • This review provides a clear and comprehensive overview of natural anti-cancer products.
  • Inspirations for developing innovative, safer, and more effective anti-cancer drugs are offered.
Keywords:
innovative drug targetnatural productsresearch and development of anticancer drugs

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