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Review highlights the antitumor potential of edible plant families in cancer prevention and treatment, indicating promising therapeutic alternatives.
Cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide, and while various therapeutic strategies exist for its treatment, many have limited efficacy and significant adverse effects. Given this situation, there is a need to identify more effective and less aggressive therapeutic alternatives. In this context, natural products have garnered significant interest due to their potential as anticancer agents. This review aims to highlight the nutraceutical potential of edible plants belonging to the Cucurbitaceae, Brassicaceae, Liliaceae, and Chenopodiaceae families, evaluated in different tumor cell lines, as several studies have extensively demonstrated their antitumor activity and their potential application in cancer prevention and treatment.
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