Anticancer Activities of Ferulic and p-Coumaric Acid Derivatives: Mini Review
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Cancer is one of the most intricate diseases humanities faces today, with over 200 different types that require specialized treatment approaches. Meanwhile, there is considerable interest in exploring the potential role of herbal and complementary medicines in the management of various cancers. In the realm of drug discovery, natural products serve as a crucial source of innovative lead compounds. Many of the drugs currently utilized as therapeutic agents have been developed from natural resources, with plants playing a particularly important role. Hydroxycinnamic acids, such as p-coumaric, caffeic, ferulic, and chlorogenic acids, are among the most common dietary antioxidants. 1. IntroductionThe cancer is viewed as a complex disease where various physiological alterations in cells occur, eventually leading to formation of malignant tumors. The cancer may be caused by an abnormal differentiation process in any kind of cells within the organism. Hence, there may be many variants of similar cancers with very different characteristics and behaviors
Language: English
Subfield: Organic Chemistry
Field: Chemistry
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $200
OpenAlex ID: W7161769464