Resveratrol effects in oral cancer cells: a comprehensive review

Med Oncol. 2021 Jul 17;38(8):97. doi: 10.1007/s12032-021-01548-0.

Abstract

Oral cancer is a very common tumor worldwide with high incidence and mortality. The treatment of oral cancer involves surgery, radio- and chemotherapy; however, high failure rates and toxicity are noticed. Thus, the search of new drugs aiming a more effective treatment is welcomed. Natural products present chemopreventive and anti-cancer effects. Resveratrol is a naturally occurring antioxidant that contains several health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antiproliferative activities. This review discusses the different action mechanisms of resveratrol related in the in vitro and in vivo studies using models of oral cancer.

Keywords: In vitro; In vivo; Oral cancer; Resveratrol.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / metabolism
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / pharmacology
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / therapeutic use*
  • Antioxidants / metabolism
  • Antioxidants / pharmacology
  • Antioxidants / therapeutic use*
  • Cell Survival / drug effects
  • Cell Survival / physiology
  • Humans
  • Mouth Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Mouth Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Mouth Neoplasms / pathology
  • Oxidative Stress / drug effects
  • Oxidative Stress / physiology
  • Resveratrol / metabolism
  • Resveratrol / pharmacology
  • Resveratrol / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
  • Antioxidants
  • Resveratrol