Flavonoids, inflammation and cancer / Hollie Swanson, University of Kentucky, USA.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Swanson, Hollie, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tumors--Prevention.

Tumors.

Antineoplastic agents--Therapeutic use.

Antineoplastic agents.

Flavonoids.

Inflammation--Prevention.

Inflammation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (210 p.)

Place of Publication:

New Jersey : World Scientific, [2016]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"This book provides an insightful analysis of the chemopreventive actions of flavonoids. Flavonoids are naturally occurring constituents of plants that have been traditionally used as anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer medicines. In addition, human consumption of vegetables and fruits with high concentrations of flavonoids is associated with decreased cancer mortalities rates. Flavonoids, Inflammation and Cancer presents an in-depth analysis of the mechanisms by which flavonoids are thought to prevent inflammation and the development of GI and steroid-responsive cancers. In addition, the promise and pitfalls associated with using flavonoids as chemopreventive agents are discussed. This book is an invaluable reference for basic and clinical scientists who are interested in exploring the link between nutrition and cancer."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction to flavonoids and chemoprevention

Mechanisms by which flavonoids exert : their beneficial anti-cancer effects

Flavonoids and the inflammatory response

Flavonoids and cancers of the gastrointestinal tract

Flavonoids and steroid-responsive cancers

Summary and future directions.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

981-4651-94-X