Title:Potential of Polyphenolic Nutraceuticals in the Management of Glioblastoma
Multiforme
Volume: 3
Author(s): Swati Devendra Raysing*Ashish Prakash Gorle
Affiliation:
- Department of Quality Assurance, R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Near Karwand Naka, Shirpur
425405, Dist. Dhule, M.S, India
Keywords:
Glioblastoma multiforme, polyphenols, flavonoids, anticancer, phytochemicals, nutraceuticals.
Abstract: Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) is a malignant central nervous system tumor. GBM is produced
by aggressive proliferation of cells and invasion of normal brain tissue. The current conventional
therapies for GBM include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapies which are challenging and
produce adverse effects. Thus, polyphenolic nutraceuticals are effective natural compounds for preventing
and treating GBM due to their chemoprotective activity. Polyphenols are bioactive, non-nutrient plant
chemicals structurally sub-divided into 5 groups; among these groups, phenolics and flavonoids are
widely studied as they have lesser side effects and a more significant potential to pass the Blood-Brain
Barrier (BBB). These polyphenolic nutraceuticals have the potential to advance current GBM treatment
options. This review throws light on the anti-cancer efficacy of major polyphenol classes (Phenolic acid,
Flavonoids, Stilbenes, Lignans) and discusses their prospective mechanisms of action in GBM.