Ziziphus jujuba: A Red Fruit with Promising Anticancer Activities

Pharmacognosy Reviews,2015,9,18,99-106.
Published:August 2015
Type:Review Article
Authors:
Author(s) affiliations:

Zoya Tahergorabi1, Mohammad Reza Abedini1, Moodi Mitra1, Mohammad Hassanpour Fard2, Hossein Beydokhti2

1Social Determinants of Health Research Center, South Khorasan, Birjand, Iran

2Departments of Public Health, Medical Library and Information Sciences, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, South Khorasan, Birjand, Iran

Abstract:

Ziziphus jujuba Mill. (Z. jujuba) is a traditional herb with a long history of use for nutrition and the treatment of a broad spectrum of diseases. It grows mostly in South and East Asia, as well as in Australia and Europe. Mounting evidence shows the health benefits of Z. jujuba, including anticancer, anti-inflammation, antiobesity, antioxidant and hepato- and gastrointestinal protective properties, which are due to its bioactive compounds. Chemotherapy, such as with cis-diamminedichloroplatinium (CDDP, cisplatin) and its derivatives, is widely used in cancer treatment. It is an effective treatment for human cancers, including ovarian cancer; however, drug resistance is a major obstacle to successful treatment. A better understanding of the mechanisms and strategies for overcoming chemoresistance can greatly improve therapeutic outcomes for patients. In this review article, the bioactive compounds present in Z. jujuba are explained. The high prevalence of many different cancers worldwide has recently attracted the attention of many researchers. This is why our research group focused on studying the anticancer activity of Z. jujuba as well as its impact on chemoresistance both in vivo and in vitro. We hope that these studies can lead to a promising future for cancer patients.

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Z. Tahergorabi, Abedini, M. Reza, Mitra, M. , Fard, M. Hassanpour, and Beydokhti, H. , Ziziphus jujuba: A Red Fruit with Promising Anticancer Activities, Pharmacognosy Reviews, vol. 9, no. 18, pp. 99-106, 2015.