Honey as a Potential Natural Anticancer Agent : A Review of Its Mechanisms
Joint Authors
Othman, Nor Hayati
Ahmed, Sarfraz
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The main treatment for cancer is by using chemotherapy and radiotherapy which themselves are toxic to other viable cells of the body.
Recently, there are many studies focusing on the use of natural products for cancer prevention and treatment.
Of these natural products, honey has been extensively researched.
The mechanism of the anti-cancer activity of honey as chemopreventive and therapeutic agent has not been completely understood.
The possible mechanisms are due to its apoptotic, antiproliferative, antitumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF), antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, estrogenic and immunomodulatory activities.
We collate the findings of several studies published in the literature in order to understand the mechanism of its action.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ahmed, Sarfraz& Othman, Nor Hayati. 2013. Honey as a Potential Natural Anticancer Agent : A Review of Its Mechanisms. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501457
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ahmed, Sarfraz& Othman, Nor Hayati. Honey as a Potential Natural Anticancer Agent : A Review of Its Mechanisms. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501457
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ahmed, Sarfraz& Othman, Nor Hayati. Honey as a Potential Natural Anticancer Agent : A Review of Its Mechanisms. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501457
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-501457