HPV-induced cervical cancer is prevalent in underdeveloped countries, and natural compounds like polyphenols are being investigated as non-toxic alternative treatments.
Research focused on two polyphenols, resveratrol and pterostilbene, showing their effectiveness against HPV-positive tumors in lab models.
Both compounds inhibit tumor growth through different mechanisms: pterostilbene induces cancer cell death, while resveratrol prevents cell cycle progression.