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Exploring the Phytochemicals and Anti-Cancer Potential of the Members of Fabaceae Family: A Comprehensive Review

Muhammad Usman1, Waseem Razzaq Khan2, Nousheen Yousaf1

  • 1Department of Botany, Government College University Lahore, Katchery Road, Lahore 54000, Pakistan.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 24, 2022
PubMed

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Phytochemicals from the Fabaceae family show promise as anti-cancer agents. This review explores their potential and identifies research gaps for future drug development.

Area of Science:

  • Plant biochemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Cancer remains a leading cause of death globally, with ongoing need for novel therapeutics.
  • Phytochemicals offer diverse anti-cancer mechanisms, including carcinogen inactivation and apoptosis induction.
  • The Fabaceae family is a rich source of bioactive compounds with potential health benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the phytochemical profile of the Fabaceae family.
  • To summarize the anti-cancer properties of these phytochemicals.
  • To identify research gaps and future directions in this field.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific databases.
  • Analysis of phytochemical constituents in Fabaceae species.
  • Compilation of studies on anti-cancer activities.

Main Results:

  • Fabaceae species are abundant in flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids, and phenolic acids.
  • These phytochemicals demonstrate anti-cancer effects through various biological pathways.
  • Significant potential exists for developing anti-cancer drugs from this plant family.

Conclusions:

  • The Fabaceae family represents a valuable resource for anti-cancer drug discovery.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the mechanisms and optimize the use of these phytochemicals.
  • Exploration of understudied Fabaceae species could yield novel anti-cancer compounds.
Keywords:
Fabaceaeanti-oxidantsapoptosiscancercancer treatmentphytochemicals

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