Pomegranate for Prevention and Treatment of Cancer: An Update.
Molecules
; 22(1)2017 Jan 24.
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ABSTRACT
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, and those who survive cancer may experience lasting difficulties, including treatment side effects, as well as physical, cognitive, and psychosocial struggles. Naturally-occurring agents from dietary fruits and vegetables have received considerable attention for the prevention and treatment of cancers. These natural agents are safe and cost efficient in contrast to expensive chemotherapeutic agents, which may induce significant side effects. The pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) fruit has been used for the prevention and treatment of a multitude of diseases and ailments for centuries in ancient cultures. Pomegranate exhibits strong antioxidant activity and is a rich source of anthocyanins, ellagitannins, and hydrolysable tannins. Studies have shown that the pomegranate fruit as well as its juice, extract, and oil exert anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative, and anti-tumorigenic properties by modulating multiple signaling pathways, which suggest its use as a promising chemopreventive/chemotherapeutic agent. This review summarizes preclinical and clinical studies highlighting the role of pomegranate in prevention and treatment of skin, breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancers.
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MEDLINE
Métodos Terapéuticos y Terapias MTCI:
Terapias_biologicas
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Plantas_medicinales
Asunto principal:
Extractos Vegetales
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Lythraceae
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Fitoterapia
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Neoplasias
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Antineoplásicos
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Antioxidantes
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Revista:
Molecules
Año:
2017
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos