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Phytochemicals as Chemo-Preventive and Therapeutic Agents Against Bladder Cancer: A Comprehensive Review.

Porfyris O, Detopoulou P, Adamantidi T, Tsoupras A, Papageorgiou D, Ioannidis A, Rojas Gil AP.

Diseases · 2025

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Summary

This comprehensive narrative review synthesises the existing literature on the chemo-preventive and therapeutic potential of dietary phytochemicals in relation to bladder cancer. It likely covers a range of bioactive plant compounds, discussing their molecular targets, signalling pathways affected, and the strength of preclinical and clinical evidence supporting their role in reducing bladder cancer risk or improving treatment outcomes. The review contributes to a growing body of evidence linking dietary phytochemical intake to cancer risk modulation, with implications for nutritional oncology and public health recommendations.

UK applicability

Although not UK-specific, the findings are broadly applicable to UK public health and oncology contexts, particularly given the relevance of dietary guidelines and the increasing interest in plant-rich diets for cancer prevention within NHS and public health frameworks.

Key measures

Tumour cell proliferation inhibition; apoptosis induction; anti-inflammatory and antioxidant biomarkers; bladder cancer incidence or progression outcomes reported in referenced studies

Outcomes reported

The review examined the evidence for phytochemicals — including polyphenols, carotenoids, glucosinolates, and other plant-derived compounds — in the prevention and treatment of bladder cancer, likely reporting on mechanisms of action, in vitro and in vivo efficacy, and available clinical evidence.

Theme
Nutrition & health
Subject
Cancer & dietary bioactives
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
International
System type
Human clinical
DOI
10.3390/diseases13040103
Catalogue ID
NRmo3f02hq-09w

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