Casticin as potential anticancer agent: recent advancements in multi-mechanistic approaches.

Plants, with their range of pharmacologically active molecules, represent the most promising source for the production of new anticancer drugs and for the formulation of adjuvants in chemotherapy treatments to reduce drug content and/or counteract the side effects of chemotherapy. Casticin is a major bioactive flavonoid isolated from several plants, mainly from the species. This compound is well known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which are mainly exploited in traditional medicine.

Neuropharmacological Effects of Quercetin: A Literature-Based Review.

Quercetin (QUR) is a natural bioactive flavonoid that has been lately very studied for its beneficial properties in many pathologies. Its neuroprotective effects have been demonstrated in many studies, as well as animal experiments and human trials. QUR protects the organism against neurotoxic chemicals and also can prevent the evolution and development of neuronal injury and neurodegeneration.