The search for novel and effective cancer chemopreventive agents has led to the
identification of various naturally occurring compounds one of which is resveratrol (trans-3 …

Resveratrol (3, 4', 5 tri-hydroxystilbene) is a phytoalexin produced in hudge amount in
grapevine skin in response to infection by Bothrytis cinerea. This production of resveratrol …

Objective Phytoestrogens display an array of pharmacologic properties, and in recent years
investigation of their potential as anticancer agents has increased dramatically. In this article …

Airborne particulate matter (PM) is considered to be an important contributor to lung
diseases. In the present study we report that Milan winter-PM2. 5 inhibited proliferation in …

Cancers are the largest cause of mortality and morbidity in industrialized countries. In the
field of the medicinal chemistry of natural products, numerous studies have reported …

Resveratrol, a red wine constituent, has been known for its cardioprotective effects. Recent
data give ample evidence that resveratrol can act as a chemopreventive agent as well …

There is growing interest in the ability of phytochemicals to prevent chronic diseases, such
as cancer and heart disease. However, some of these agents have poor bioavailability and …

Given the high probability of developing cancer over the period of a normal life span, cancer
chemoprevention provides an attractive therapeutic strategy for the delay or reversal of this …

Anthocyanins, belonging to the flavonoid family of phytochemicals, have received attention
as agents that may have potential in preventing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular …

There has been considerable interest in identifying specific foods and phytochemicals that
may have breast cancer preventive properties. Concord grapes are rich in polyphenolic …