Phytochemicals in Cancer Prevention and Treatment: A Multidisciplinary Perspective
A special issue of Future Pharmacology (ISSN 2673-9879).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 137
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cancer; chemoprotection; phytochemicals; repurposing; natural products
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Interests: natural products; pharmacology; diabetes; bioactivities; metabolic disorders; insulin resistance
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, driving an urgent need for safer and more effective therapeutic strategies. In recent years, phytochemicals, natural/bioactive compounds derived from plants, have gained considerable attention due to their diverse chemical structures, multitargeted mechanisms, and relatively low toxicity profiles. Extensive preclinical and emerging clinical evidence suggests that phytochemicals can modulate key signaling pathways involved in tumor initiation, progression, metastasis, and resistance to therapy. Their potential roles in chemoprevention, adjuvant therapy, and overcoming drug resistance highlight their importance in modern oncology.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, which focuses on the expanding role of phytochemicals in cancer prevention and treatment. The requirements for all research articles describing natural products can be found here.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for advancing knowledge on phytochemical-based anticancer strategies, bridging fundamental research and clinical applications. The topic aligns with the journal’s scope by addressing innovative therapeutic approaches, molecular mechanisms, and translational research in cancer.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways targeted by phytochemicals;
- Phytochemicals in cancer prevention and chemoprotection;
- Synergistic effects with conventional therapies;
- Overcoming drug resistance using plant-derived compounds;
- Nanotechnology and delivery systems for phytochemicals;
- Clinical studies and translational research.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Panayiota Christodoulou
Prof. Dr. Juei-Tang Cheng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- phytochemicals
- cancer
- chemoprotection/chemoprevention
- precision medicine
- chemotherapy-induced toxicity
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