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Review
. 2014:2014:953451.
doi: 10.1155/2014/953451. Epub 2014 Oct 14.

Antitumor activity of monoterpenes found in essential oils

Marianna Vieira Sobral  1 , Aline Lira Xavier  2 , Tamires Cardoso Lima  3 , Damião Pergentino de Sousa  4
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Review

Antitumor activity of monoterpenes found in essential oils

Marianna Vieira Sobral et al. ScientificWorldJournal. 2014.

Abstract

Cancer is a complex genetic disease that is a major public health problem worldwide, accounting for about 7 million deaths each year. Many anticancer drugs currently used clinically have been isolated from plant species or are based on such substances. Accumulating data has revealed anticancer activity in plant-derived monoterpenes. In this review the antitumor activity of 37 monoterpenes found in essential oils is discussed. Chemical structures, experimental models, and mechanisms of action for bioactive substances are presented.

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