Anticancer and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Tomentosin: Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms

Tomentosin is a natural compound known for its presence in some medicinal plants of the Asteraceae family such as Inula viscosa. Recent studies have highlighted anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties. Its mechanisms are unique act at different levels ranging from cellular organization to molecular transcriptional factors epigenetic modifications. Tomentosin’s possession modulatory effect on telomerase expression tumor cell lines has captured interest researchers spurred more robust study effect. Since inflammation close link with cancer disease, this appears be potential cancer-fighting drug. Indeed, recently demonstrated action can considered starting point evaluation an chemo-preventive agent