An overview of anticancer activity of the Garcinia genus

Vol 8, 2021 - 142575
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Abstract

 Secondary metabolites isolated from Garcinia genus, from family Clusiaceae, have promising anticancer activity.

 The Garcinia genus has a large representation in Brazil.

 Compounds isolated from Garcinia species are multitarget, leading to cell cycle arrest and apoptosis.

 This review highlights and confirms antitumor activity of Garcinia species, validating the search for anticancer drugs in this genus.

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Institutions
  • 1 FIOCRUZ
  • 2 Fiocruz
  • 3 Fundação Oswaldo Cruz - Fiocruz
Track
  • 2. Biological and Pharmacological Activity of Natural Products
Keywords
Clusiaceae
Garcinia
anticarcinogenic
antiproliferative
cytotoxic