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Flavonoids as prospective compounds for anti-cancer therapy

Ravishankar, D., Rajora, A., Greco, F. and Osborn, H. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0683-0457 (2013) Flavonoids as prospective compounds for anti-cancer therapy. International Journal of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, 45 (12). pp. 2821-2831. ISSN 1878-5875

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To link to this item DOI: 10.1016/j.biocel.2013.10.004

Abstract/Summary

Flavonoids, which are polyphenolic compounds, are a class of plant secondary metabolites possessing a broad spectrum of pharmacological activity including anti-cancer activities. They have been reported to interfere in the initiation, promotion and progression of cancer by modulating different enzymes and receptors in signal transduction pathways related to cellular proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, inflammation, angiogenesis, metastasis and reversal of multidrug resistance. Due to their multiple molecular mechanisms of action, flavonoids (both natural and synthetic analogs) are being investigated for their potential applications in anti-cancer therapies. In this review article, the main molecular mechanisms of action of flavonoids attributing to their potential anti-cancer activities have been discussed and the key structural features required for their activity are highlighted.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Life Sciences > School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy > School of Pharmacy > Medicinal Chemistry Research Group
Life Sciences > School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy > School of Pharmacy > Pharmaceutics Research Group
ID Code:35371
Uncontrolled Keywords:Flavonoids; Polyphenolics; Anti-cancer activity
Publisher:Elsevier

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