This book aims to fill research gaps in the search for chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive natural compounds. It includes a collection of detailed reviews focusing on bioactive compounds from plant sources that can be beneficial for cancer therapy. Topics covered include the role of antioxidants in cancer therapy, medicinal plants for cancer chemotherapeutics, bioactive compounds from marine plants, and a review of inhibiting nitric oxide reactions for preventing cancer. Chapters are contributed by researchers who have provided detailed lists and descriptions of the relevant plant sources, the compounds and the biochemical reactions. The book includes references for advanced reading. This book is intended as a reference for scholars and healthcare professionals studying natural medicines for cancer prevention and treatment.

Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. Medicinal Plants and Cancer Chemoprevention provides information on the use of various herbal plants used as anticancer agents. It discusses the traditional system of medicine and focuses on plant-derived compounds for cancer therapy with integrated approaches. Chapters present information on various medicinal plants that covers background and history, ethnomedical considerations, morphology, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties. The book presents a scientific investigation on medicinal plants in managing cancer, reported mechanisms of action as anticancer activity, as well as covering the toxicological aspects of certain plants. KEY FEATURES: · Details information on plant-derived compounds for cancer therapy. · Features information on methods of extraction and isolation of various phytoconstituents responsible for anticancer activity. · Discusses herbal formulations and alternative approaches used for the management and treatment of cancer. · Demonstrates the importance of alternative approaches including yoga, acupuncture, and dietary supplements to be effective in the management of cancer. This book is helpful to botanists, researchers and practitioners in alternative and complementary medicine, and the herbal medicine research community.

In a world grappling with the relentless impact of cancer, claiming nearly 10 million lives in 2020 alone, the pursuit of effective prevention and treatment methods is more crucial than ever. Harnessing Medicinal Plants in Cancer Prevention and Treatment delves into promising medicinal plants, exploring their potential in the prevention and treatment of various types of cancer. Acknowledging the limitations and risks associated with synthetic medicines, the book emphasizes the significance of traditional medicine, revealing that approximately 80% of the global population relies on plant-based remedies for primary health care. Within these pages, readers will find a comprehensive exploration of diverse medicinal plants and their active compounds, unraveling their mode of action against cancer. The content spans continents, from the phytochemical and biological properties of anticancer medicinal plants in India to the role of Chinese and Thai plants in cancer prevention and treatment. Each chapter meticulously examines specific plants or compounds, such as the renowned Curcuma longa, or the intriguing Momordica charantia, providing an in-depth analysis of their anticancer properties. This book elucidates the multifaceted role of plant-derived compounds in various cancer types, addressing their efficacy and safety profiles. The book is rich with insights into the potential of bioactive compounds to serve as lead candidates in drug discovery, highlighting the importance of plants in developing effective anticancer agents. This book is an invaluable resource for a diverse audience, including biotechnologists, plant biologists, pharmacologists, and cancer-related researchers.

Cancer is a major cause of deaths all around the globe. Although numerous anticancer drugs are available, most of them are expensive and have serious side effects. Natural compounds are usually non-toxic and inexpensive. Many such compounds have been identified and explored for their health benefits for centuries, and several nutritional factors derived from natural products have attracted considerable attention as therapeutic agents for the prevention and treatment of cancer. Based on current available research, this ebook focuses on chemopreventive and anti-cancer activities of different natural/dietary compounds present in fruits, vegetable, spices, legumes, nuts, grains, and cereals. Contributions from authors around the world highlight the potential use of such derivatives against cancer treatment by presenting updated information of their biochemical mechanisms. Information in this book is intended for researchers, clinicians, patients, academicians, industrialists, and students seeking updated and critical information for their experimental plans (including clinical trials). The book also creates awareness among cancer patients, nutritionists and laymen about cost effective therapeutic alternatives available for cancer therapy.

This volume provides summarized scientific evidence of the different classes of plant-derived phytocompounds, their sources, chemical structures, anticancer properties, mechanisms of action, methods of extraction, and their applications in cancer therapy. It also discusses endophyte-derived compounds as chemopreventives to treat various cancer types. In addition, it provides detailed information on the enhanced production of therapeutically valuable anticancer metabolites using biotechnological interventions such as plant cell and tissue culture approaches, including in vitro-, hairy root- and cell-suspension culture; and metabolic engineering of biosynthetic pathways. Anticancer Plants: Natural Products and Biotechnological Implements – Volume 2” explores the natural bioactive compounds isolated from plants as well as fungal endophytes, their chemistry, and preventive effects to reduce the risk of cancer. Moreover, it highlights the genomics/proteomics approaches and biotechnological implementations. Providing solutions to deal with the challenges involved in cancer therapy, the book benefits a wide range of readers including academics, students, and industrial experts working in the area of natural products, medicinal plant chemistry, pharmacology, and biotechnology.

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in human beings. Though several synthetic medicines are used to treat cancer, they are largely inefficient and unsafe. In contrast, plants, which have been used for medicinal purposes since time immemorial, have proved to be useful in fighting cancer, with natural compounds from plants and their derivatives offering safe and effective treatment and management for several types of cancer. Plants such as Catharanthus roseus, Podophyllum peltatum, Taxus brevifolia, Camptotheca acuminate, Andrographis paniculata, Crateva nurvala, Croton tonkinensis, Oplopanax horridus etc., are important source of chemotherapeutic compounds. These plants have proven their value in the treatment of cancer and various other infectious diseases, and several common anticancer compounds such as taxol, podophyllotoxins, camptothecin, vinblastine, vincristine, homoharringtonine etc. have been isolated and purified from these medicinal plants. Unfortunately, many of these anticancer plants have become endangered due to ruthless and irresponsible harvesting practices. Hence, there is a need to conserve these species and to propagate them on a large scale using plant tissue culture. Alternatively, plant cell tissue and organ culture biotechnology could be adopted to produce these anticancer compounds without the need for cultivation. A better grasp and continuing exploration of these isolated molecules and products could provide a powerful alternative means of reducing cancer risk. “Anticancer Plants: Volume 3, Clinical Trials and Nanotechnology” provides a timely review of concepts and experimental data on the application of anticancer plants and their compounds in clinical trials, and on the use of nanotechnology in cancer therapy.

"Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. Medicinal Plants and Cancer Chemoprevention provides information on the use of various herbal plants used as anticancer agents. It discusses the traditional system of medicine and focuses on plant-derived compounds for cancer therapy with integrated approaches. Chapters present information on various medicinal plants that cover background and history, ethnomedical considerations, morphology, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties. The book presents a scientific investigation on medicinal plants in managing cancer, reported mechanisms of action as anticancer activity, as well as covering the toxicological aspects of certain plants"--