The Hallmarks of Flavonoids in Cancer
Flavonoids represent an important group of bioactive compounds derived from plant-based foods and beverages with known biological activity in cells. From the modulation of inflammation to the inhibition of cell proliferation, flavonoids have been described as important therapeutic adjuvants against...
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doaj-edf04eca33f443c38381caaeec9e87882021-04-02T23:03:21ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492021-04-01262029202910.3390/molecules26072029The Hallmarks of Flavonoids in CancerLuis Gustavo Saboia Ponte0Isadora Carolina Betim Pavan1Mariana Camargo Silva Mancini2Luiz Guilherme Salvino da Silva3Ana Paula Morelli4Matheus Brandemarte Severino5Rosangela Maria Neves Bezerra6Fernando Moreira Simabuco7Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, São Paulo 13484-350, BrazilMultidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, São Paulo 13484-350, BrazilMultidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, São Paulo 13484-350, BrazilMultidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, São Paulo 13484-350, BrazilMultidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, São Paulo 13484-350, BrazilMultidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, São Paulo 13484-350, BrazilMultidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, São Paulo 13484-350, BrazilMultidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, São Paulo 13484-350, BrazilFlavonoids represent an important group of bioactive compounds derived from plant-based foods and beverages with known biological activity in cells. From the modulation of inflammation to the inhibition of cell proliferation, flavonoids have been described as important therapeutic adjuvants against several diseases, including diabetes, arteriosclerosis, neurological disorders, and cancer. Cancer is a complex and multifactor disease that has been studied for years however, its prevention is still one of the best known and efficient factors impacting the epidemiology of the disease. In the molecular and cellular context, some of the mechanisms underlying the oncogenesis and the progression of the disease are understood, known as the hallmarks of cancer. In this text, we review important molecular signaling pathways, including inflammation, immunity, redox metabolism, cell growth, autophagy, apoptosis, and cell cycle, and analyze the known mechanisms of action of flavonoids in cancer. The current literature provides enough evidence supporting that flavonoids may be important adjuvants in cancer therapy, highlighting the importance of healthy and balanced diets to prevent the onset and progression of the disease.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/7/2029flavonoidscancercell signaling |
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Luis Gustavo Saboia Ponte Isadora Carolina Betim Pavan Mariana Camargo Silva Mancini Luiz Guilherme Salvino da Silva Ana Paula Morelli Matheus Brandemarte Severino Rosangela Maria Neves Bezerra Fernando Moreira Simabuco |
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Luis Gustavo Saboia Ponte Isadora Carolina Betim Pavan Mariana Camargo Silva Mancini Luiz Guilherme Salvino da Silva Ana Paula Morelli Matheus Brandemarte Severino Rosangela Maria Neves Bezerra Fernando Moreira Simabuco The Hallmarks of Flavonoids in Cancer Molecules flavonoids cancer cell signaling |
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Luis Gustavo Saboia Ponte Isadora Carolina Betim Pavan Mariana Camargo Silva Mancini Luiz Guilherme Salvino da Silva Ana Paula Morelli Matheus Brandemarte Severino Rosangela Maria Neves Bezerra Fernando Moreira Simabuco |
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The Hallmarks of Flavonoids in Cancer |
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The Hallmarks of Flavonoids in Cancer |
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The Hallmarks of Flavonoids in Cancer |
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The Hallmarks of Flavonoids in Cancer |
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The Hallmarks of Flavonoids in Cancer |
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hallmarks of flavonoids in cancer |
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Molecules |
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Flavonoids represent an important group of bioactive compounds derived from plant-based foods and beverages with known biological activity in cells. From the modulation of inflammation to the inhibition of cell proliferation, flavonoids have been described as important therapeutic adjuvants against several diseases, including diabetes, arteriosclerosis, neurological disorders, and cancer. Cancer is a complex and multifactor disease that has been studied for years however, its prevention is still one of the best known and efficient factors impacting the epidemiology of the disease. In the molecular and cellular context, some of the mechanisms underlying the oncogenesis and the progression of the disease are understood, known as the hallmarks of cancer. In this text, we review important molecular signaling pathways, including inflammation, immunity, redox metabolism, cell growth, autophagy, apoptosis, and cell cycle, and analyze the known mechanisms of action of flavonoids in cancer. The current literature provides enough evidence supporting that flavonoids may be important adjuvants in cancer therapy, highlighting the importance of healthy and balanced diets to prevent the onset and progression of the disease. |
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flavonoids cancer cell signaling |
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https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/7/2029 |
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