Anticancer Properties of Some Antioxidants

Abstract

The purpose of this chapter is to reveal the important properties of some anticancer antioxidants. Cancer can be defined as a disease caused by very different cell types and organs of the human body and characterized by very fast growth and the ability to metastasize to other organs. Cancer cells typically exhibit higher levels of basal ROS than normal cells, mainly due to their increased metabolism, oncogene activation, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Antioxidant system is a form of defense against high ROS production in cells. Quercetin plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of many types of cancers. Resveratrol is considered a potential candidate for the prevention and treatment of many types of cancer. Antioxidants such as CAPE, Quercetin Resveratrol, which have antioxidant properties and destroy ROS, may be a promising treatment strategy in cancer. Antioxidants are thought of as popular natural remedies that are used by the majority of people and have few side effects. However, even with the available data, more experimental and clinical studies are needed.