Plant products in cancer chemotherapy
Cancer chemotherapy
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Plants have been used since the existence of man for food. Thus, plants and plant products are easily biodegradable unlike synthetic products. Many plant extracts and fractions are used in the treatment of various diseases including various forms of cancers. This minireview highlights some plant products that are being tested for use and those that are already in use for cancer chemotherapy.
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