Targeted Therapeutic Approaches in Cancer: Combining Natural Compounds and Conventional Drugs

Dear Colleagues,

There is mounting evidence in the literature that bioactive natural compounds affect the progression of cancers, relating to molecular mechanisms as well as epidemiological studies. Natural compounds exhibit anti-proliferative, anti-invasive, proapoptotic, antiangiogenic, metabolic and antimetastatic activities. Bioactive natural compounds have also been known to affect the immune system. Since these bioactive natural compounds are sometimes included in diet, it is imperative that they have synergistic effects in patients undergoing therapeutic treatment. Investigations into these compounds will also help in recommending that patients avoid or add these natural products during therapy. Understanding these mechanisms and their implications for cancer is critical not only for the treatment but also the prevention of cancers. This Special Issue focuses on molecular, genetic, immunologic, metabolic and epidemiological investigations.

Prof. Dr. Alok Bhushan
Guest Editor

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