Abstract
Herbs have been utilized to treat acute and chronic disorders for thousands of years. The scientific basis for such utilization, however, has been poorly understood. Nonetheless, in the past few decades, significant advances in experimental methodology and molecular biology enabled researchers to investigate the potential use of phytochemicals to treat or manage a plethora of chronic diseases including various types of cancer, inflammatory diseases and cardiovascular abnormalities. This review summarizes some of the molecular mechanisms through which several phytochemicals may inhibit inflammation and cancer. In addition, the review discusses basic definitions, ethical and clinical aspects and some guidelines for the use of phytochemicals as chemopreventive or therapeutic agents.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 405-419 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Journal of Food Composition and Analysis |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Antioxidants
- Cell signaling pathways
- Chemoprevention
- COX-2
- Dietary supplements
- Herbs
- Inflammation
- iNOS
- Phase II enzymes
- Phytochemicals
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Food Science
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The role of phytochemicals in inhibition of cancer and inflammation : New directions and perspectives. / Issa, Ala Y.; Volate, Suresh R.; Wargovich, Michael J.
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KW - iNOS
KW - Phase II enzymes
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