Quercetin in Oncology: A Phytochemical with Immense Therapeutic
Potential

Raj      Kamal; Priyanka      Paul; Shubham      Thakur; Sachin   Kumar   Singh; Ankit      Awasthi
Abstract

Quercetin is a natural flavonoid with various pharmacological actions such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, antiviral, antidiabetic, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, and antiviral activities. Looking at these enormous potentials, researchers have explored how they can be used to manage numerous cancers. It's been studied for cancer management due to its anti-angiogenesis, anti-metastatic, and antiproliferative mechanisms. Despite having these proven pharmacological activities, the clinical use of quercetin is limited due to its first-- pass metabolism, poor solubility, and bioavailability. To address these shortcomings, researchers have fabricated various nanocarriers-based formulations to fight cancer. The present review overshadows the pharmacological potential, mechanisms, and application of nanoformulations against different cancers.
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Quercetin in Oncology: A Phytochemical with Immense Therapeutic Potential

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