Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
22(11), P. 922 - 938
Published: March 4, 2022
Cancer
is
a
multistage
process
that
numerous
modalities
including
systemic
treatment
can
treat.
About
half
of
the
molecules
have
been
approved
in
last
few
decades
count
for
plant
derivatives.
This
review
presents
application
tree/shrub-derived
biologically
active
compounds
as
anticancer
agents.
Different
parts
trees/shrubs
-
wood,
bark,
branches,
roots,
leaves,
needles,
fruits,
flowers,
etc.
contain
wide
variety
primary
and
secondary
metabolites
demonstrate
properties.
Special
attention
was
paid
to
phenolics
(phenolic
acids
polyphenols,
flavonoids
non-flavonoids
(tannins,
lignans,
stilbenes)),
essential
oils,
their
main
constituents
such
terpenes/terpenoids,
phytosterols,
alkaloids,
many
others.
The
properties
these
are
mainly
attributed
strong
antioxidant
In
vitro
experiments
on
various
cancer
cell
lines
revealed
cytotoxic
effect
tree-derived
extracts.
Mechanisms
action
extracts
also
listed.
Examples
drugs
successfully
underwent
clinical
trials
with
well-established
positions
guidelines
created
by
oncological
societies
provided.
focuses
directions
future
development
agents
derived
from
trees/shrubs.
Applying
trees
shrubs
continuously
seems
promising
treating
cancer.
Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 374 - 403
Published: July 19, 2024
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
a
major
chronic
and
degenerative
condition
that
affects,
more
frequently,
the
aging
population.
Current
clinical
therapies
for
OA
can
only
relieve
symptoms.
The
introduction
of
novel
therapy
regimens
has
been
made
easier
by
greater
understanding
pathophysiology
OA;
however,
it
still
difficult
to
deliver
target
locations
with
minimal
invasiveness,
high
retention,
few
adverse
effects.
Biocompatible
injectable
smart
hydrogels
hold
great
promise
controlled
delivery
release
medicines
biomolecules
tissue
healing.
In
present
chapter,
insight
provided
on
conventional
modalities
employed
its
treatment.
Moreover,
fabrication
integration
stimuli-responsive
moieties
design
treatment
are
discussed.
On
other
hand,
succinct
discussion
how
features
composition
these
affect
presented.
Additionally
presented
methods
utilization
as
cargoes
various
growth
factors
they
could
diverse
portions
injured
joints
in
order
effectively
treat
OA.
conclusion,
most
recent
efforts
fabricate
paving
way
further
advancement
refine
outcomes