Unlocking the Power of Plant-Based Anticancer Compounds: A New Approach to Cancer Treatment

In the ongoing battle against cancer, traditional synthetic medicines have been deemed inefficient and unsafe by medical experts. Fortunately, nature has provided us with a plethora of plant-based lead molecules that have shown immense potential in fighting cancer. Compounds such as taxol, camptothecin, podophyllotoxins, vinblastine, vincristine, homoharringtonine, and many more have been found to be potentially safe and effective alternatives in the fight against this devastating disease.

Exploring the Potential of Medicinal Plants in Cancer Treatment

This comprehensive volume delves into the world of medicinal plants that have demonstrated beneficial results against cancer. The book covers a range of topics, including:

• Unani approaches to utilizing anticancer plants
• Genetic engineering and CRISPR/CAS-mediated editing to enhance a plant’s anticancer potential
• Computational approaches used in anticancer plants
• The metabolomics of plants that give them anti-cancer properties

By exploring these innovative approaches, researchers and medical professionals can gain a deeper understanding of the potential of plant-based compounds in cancer treatment.

Edited by renowned expert Deepu Pandita, this book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to unlock the power of nature in the fight against cancer.

Book Details:

• Publisher: Apple Academic Press
• Publication Date: October 27, 2023
• ISBN: 9781774912652, 9781000852172