Biological, biochemical and physical stimuli activate inflammatory leukocytes, such as
macrophages, resulting in induction and synthesis of proinflammatory proteins and …

A regulated low level of nitric oxide (NO) production in the body is essential for maintaining
homeostasis (neuroprotection, vasorelaxation, etc.), though certain pathophysiological …

Chemoprevention refers to the use of defined non-toxic chemical regimens to inhibit, reverse
or retard the process of multi-stage carcinogenesis that involves multiple signal transduction …

A wide array of phenolic substances, particularly those present in edible and medicinal
plants, have been reported to possess substantial anticarcinogenic and antimutagenic …

Natural phytochemicals derived from dietary sources or medicinal plants have gained
significant recognition in the potential management of several human clinical conditions …

Chronic inflammation induced by biological, chemical and physical factors has been
associated with increased risk of human cancer at various sites. Inflammation facilitates the …

A unique feature of bioactive food ingredients is their broad antioxidant function.
Antioxidants having a wide spectrum of chemical structure and activity beyond basic …

In recent years, there has been growing interest in cancer prevention by food plants and
their products. Although several plant parts have potentials for chemoprevention and other …

A wide variety of phenolic substances derived from spice possess potent antimutagenic and
anticarcinogenic activities. Examples are curcumin, a yellow colouring agent, contained in …

The association between chronic inflammation and cancer development has been well
documented. One of the major obstacles in cancer treatment is the persistent autocrine and …