1. The efficacy of natural products for the treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
- Author
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Ao X, Luo C, Zhang M, Liu L, and Peng S
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- Humans, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma drug therapy, Cell Proliferation, Cell Cycle Checkpoints, Cell Line, Tumor, Carcinoma drug therapy, Carcinoma metabolism, Carcinoma pathology, Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms drug therapy, Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms metabolism, Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms pathology
- Abstract
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a malignant tumor originating in the nasopharyngeal epithelium with a high incidence in southern China and parts of Southeast Asia. The current treatment methods are mainly radiotherapy and chemotherapy. However, they often have side effects and are not suitable for long-term exposure. Natural products have received more and more attention in cancer prevention and treatment because of their its high efficiency, low toxic side effects, and low toxicity. Natural products can serve as a viable alternative, and this study aimed to review the efficacy and mechanisms of natural products in the treatment of NPC by examining previous literature. Most natural products act by inhibiting cell proliferation, metastasis, inducing cell cycle arrest, and apoptosis. Although further research is needed to verify their effectiveness and safety, natural products can significantly improve the treatment of NPC., (© 2023 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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- 2024
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