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Delineating the Immunotherapeutic Potential of Vitamin E and Its Analogues in Cancer: A Comprehensive Narrative Review.

Authors :
Morgan, Nevvin Raaj
Ramdas, Premdass
Bhuvanendran, Saatheeyavaane
Radhakrishnan, Ammu Kutty
Silva, João S.
Source :
BioMed Research International. 10/3/2024, Vol. 2024, p1-11. 11p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Cancer is a disease resulting from uncontrolled cell division, which significantly contributes to human mortality rates. An alternative approach to cancer treatment, such as cancer immunotherapy, is needed as the existing chemotherapy and radiotherapy approaches target the cancer cells and healthy dividing cells. Vitamin E is a plant‐derived lipid‐soluble antioxidant with numerous health‐promoting benefits, including anticancer and immunomodulatory properties. Vitamin E comprises eight natural isoforms: tocopherols (α, β, δ, and γ) and tocotrienols (α, β, δ, and γ). While initial research focused on the anticancer properties of α‐tocopherol, there is growing interest in other natural forms and modified synthetic analogues of vitamin E due to their unique properties and enhanced anticancer effects. Hence, this review is aimed at outlining the effect of vitamin E and its analogues at various steps of the cancer‐immunity cycle that can be used to stimulate anticancer immune responses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23146133
Volume :
2024
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BioMed Research International
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180088939
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/5512422