Induction of oxidative stress as a possible mechanism by which geraniol affects the proliferation of human A549 and HepG2 tumor cells.

Geraniol (GOH), like other plant-derived natural bioactive compounds, has been found to possess antiproliferative properties that are essential to cope with malignant tumors. However, the mechanisms of molecular action of GOH are not fully elucidated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of GOH on some oxidative parameters in human tumor cell lines (HepG2 and A549).