Vol. 8, Special Issue 5 (2020)
Green cancer drugs
Author(s): G Fareeda
Abstract: Globally cancer is a disease which severely effects the human population. Cancer occurs when alterations of genetic material create an abnormal function leading to unregulated proliferation of cells in the body. There is a constant demand for new therapies to treat and prevent this life-threatening disease. Scientific and research interest is drawing its attention towards naturally-derived compounds as they are considered to have less toxic side effects compared to current treatments such as chemotherapy. The plant kingdom produces naturally occurring secondary metabolites which are being investigated for their anticancer activities leading to the development of new clinical drugs. With the success of these compounds that have been developed into staple drugs for cancer treatment new technologies are emerging to develop the area further. This review discusses the demand for naturally-derived compounds from medicinal plants and their properties which make them targets for potential anticancer treatments.
DOI: 10.22271/chemi.2020.v8.i5c.10496
Pages: 154-160 | 565 Views 60 Downloads
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G Fareeda. Green cancer drugs. International Journal of Chemical Studies. 2020; 8(5): 154-160. DOI: 10.22271/chemi.2020.v8.i5c.10496
