Cinnamaldehydes in Cancer Chemotherapy.

Phytother Res

Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Genomics, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology in Korea, 125 Gwahakro Yoosunggu, Daejeon, 305-806, Korea.

Published: May 2016

AI Article Synopsis

  • * The review highlights the pharmacokinetics, metabolism, and both oxidative and antioxidative properties of cinnamaldehydes, which may enhance their chemotherapy potential.
  • * Mechanisms of how cinnamaldehydes trigger apoptosis in cancer cells, along with their influence on cancer invasion and metastasis, are discussed, including their applications against various cancer types like breast, prostate, and colon cancers.

Article Abstract

Cinnamaldehyde and cinnamaldehyde-derived compounds are candidates for the development of anticancer drugs that have received extensive research attention. In this review, we summarize recent findings detailing the positive and negative aspects of cinnamaldehyde and its derivatives as potential anticancer drug candidates. Furthermore, we describe the in vivo pharmacokinetics and metabolism of cinnamaldehydes. The oxidative and antioxidative properties of cinnamaldehydes, which contribute to their potential in chemotherapy, have also been discussed. Moreover, the mechanism(s) by which cinnamaldehydes induce apoptosis in cancer cells have been explored. In addition, evidence of the regulatory effects of cinnamaldehydes on cancer cell invasion and metastasis has been described. Finally, the application of cinnamaldehydes in treating various types of cancer, including breast, prostate, and colon cancers, has been discussed in detail. The effects of cinnamaldehydes on leukemia, hepatocellular carcinoma, and oral cancer have been summarized briefly. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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