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 …

Cancer remains a second leading cause of deaths and major public health problem. It
occurs due to extensive DNA damage caused by ultraviolet radiations, ionizing radiations …

Berries, especially members of several families, such as Rosaceae (strawberry, raspberry,
blackberry), and Ericaceae (blueberry, cranberry), belong to the best dietary sources of …

This review addresses the oncopharmacological properties of curcumin at the molecular
level. First, the interactions between curcumin and its molecular targets are addressed on …

Carcinogenesis is a multistep process triggered by genetic alterations that activate different
signal transduction pathways and cause the progressive transformation of a normal cell into …

Flavonoids are a family of polyphenolic compounds which are widespread in nature
(vegetables) and are consumed as part of the human diet in significant amounts. There are …

Polyphenols are potent micronutrients that can be found in large quantities in various food
sources and spices. These compounds, also known as phenolics due to their phenolic …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a major role in carcinogenesis: pro-oxidant agents like
tobacco smoke, asbestos or N-nitrosamines, are known as mutagenic and carcinogenic, and …

Background Known as the “golden fruit”, red raspberry is rich in anthocyanins with
documented biological activities, many of which were systematically investigated …

Eugenia jambolana Lam., commonly known as black plum or “jamun” is an important
medicinal plant in various traditional systems of medicine. It is effective in the treatment of …