Effect of Natural Products on Tumors and Tumor Microenvironments

Dear Colleagues,

Besides conventional therapies such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, molecular targeting therapy and immunotherapy have been recently showing promising results in the treatment of cancerous diseases. Despite persistent researches and impressive advances in anti-tumor therapeutics, cancer is still the leading cause of death worldwide. On the other hand, natural compounds from plants, animals, and microorganisms are attracting large attention as alternative therapeutics, adjuvant treatments, or chemopreventive agents. In particular, they often show therapeutic effects not only on tumor cells but also on the tumor microenvironment, reducing tumorigenesis, metastatic risk, and the side effects of chemo- and radiotherapy. This Special Issue aims to update our knowledge on the potential therapeutic properties of natural products against both cancer cells and their microenvironment. Studies reporting the molecular mechanisms of action of single compounds and well-characterized/standardized mixtures of natural compounds will be considered for publication.

Prof. Dr. Chang Gue Son
Guest Editor

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