Selected substances of natural origin with anticancer activity

Abstract

Cancer is one of the most serious problems facing modern medicine. Research on new methods of treating this disease is being conducted. Existing methods are increasingly effective, but they also have risks to human health. The attention of scientists is focused on compounds of natural origin, as they are less toxic to human body than traditional chemotherapeutics. They are also much more accessible and their production is much less complex and expensive. There are several natural compounds with anticancer potential. In this article, we present three groups of potential therapeutic importance - polyphenols, brassinosteroids, and flavonoids.