Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 3949: A Potential Anti-Tumor Herb Bred in a Tropical Fruit: Insight into the Chemical Components and Pharmacological Effects of Momordicae Semen
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 3949: A Potential Anti-Tumor Herb Bred in a Tropical Fruit: Insight into the Chemical Components and Pharmacological Effects of Momordicae Semen
Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24213949
Authors:
Xiao-Rong Xu
Chuan-Hong Luo
Bo Cao
Run-Chun Xu
Fang Wang
Xi-Chuan Wei
Ting Zhang
Li Han
Ding-Kun Zhang
Gac fruit (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng) is a popular tropical fruit in southeast Asia. What is amazing is that its seeds (Momordicae Semen) and arils are traditional herbs with anti-tumor activity, and have protected human health for more than 1000 years. In recent years, its anti-tumor activity has received extensive attention and research. This manuscript summarized the chemical composition of saponins, fatty acids, volatile constituents, proteins, peptides, and other components from Momordicae Semen (MSE). The effect and mechanism of MSE and its extract on breast cancer, gastric cancer, lung cancer, esophagus cancer, melanomas, and human cervical epithelial carcinoma were discussed. In addition, its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other pharmacological effects were also analyzed. We hope that this review will provide new ideas for the treatment of cancer and other diseases, and become a reference for the further research into complementary and alternative medicine.
Source: Molecules - Category: Chemistry Authors: Xiao-Rong Xu Chuan-Hong Luo Bo Cao Run-Chun Xu Fang Wang Xi-Chuan Wei Ting Zhang Li Han Ding-Kun Zhang Tags: Review Source Type: research
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