The Cancer-Protective Potential of Protocatechuic Acid: A Narrative Review
Jorge Cadena-Iñiguez,
Edelmiro Santiago-Osorio,
Nancy Sánchez-Flores
et al.
Abstract:Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, making the search for alternatives for its control a critical issue. In this context, exploring alternatives from natural sources, such as certain vegetables containing a variety of secondary metabolites with beneficial effects on the body and that play a crucial role in the fight against cancer, is essential. Among the compounds with the greatest efficacy in controlling this disease, those with antioxidant activity, particularly phenolic com-pounds, stan… Show more
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