Possible Mechanisms of Dark Tea in Cancer Prevention and Management: A Comprehensive Review.
Nutrients
; 15(18)2023 Sep 07.
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Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Dark tea is a kind of post-fermented tea with unique sensory characteristics that is produced by the special fermentation of microorganisms. It contains many bioactive substances, such as tea polyphenols, theabrownin, tea polysaccharides, etc., which have been reported to be beneficial to human health. This paper reviewed the latest research on dark tea's potential in preventing and managing cancer, and the mechanisms mainly involved anti-oxidation, anti-inflammation, inhibiting cancer cell proliferation, inducing cancer cell apoptosis, inhibiting tumor metastasis, and regulating intestinal flora. The purpose of this review is to accumulate evidence on the anti-cancer effects of dark tea, the corresponding mechanisms and limitations of dark tea for cancer prevention and management, the future prospects, and demanding questions about dark tea's possible contributions as an anti-cancer adjuvant.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Adyuvantes Inmunológicos
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Neoplasias
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Nutrients
Año:
2023
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Article
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China
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Suiza