Progress in the role of sulforaphane in the treatment of malignant tumors

VernacularTitle:莱菔硫烷在恶性肿瘤治疗中的作用进展
Author: Qinshi WANG ¹ ; Yi YANG ; Tongbao FENG ; Ping ZHANG
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1. 南京医科大学附属常州第二人民医院检验科，常州　213004
Keywords: Sulforaphane; Malignant tumor
From: Journal of Chinese Physician 2023;25(10):1584-1589
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Sulforaphane (SFN) is an isothiocyanate rich in cruciferous vegetables, and is one of the plant active substances with strong anticancer activity. SFN can protect cells from environmental carcinogens and induce growth arrest and apoptosis of various cancer cells. This article reviews the research progress of SFN in tumor prevention, treatment, and its role in tumor stem cells, explores the feasibility of SFN in clinical application for cancer prevention, and provides new strategies to reduce the development and recurrence of malignant tumors and improve patient survival.