Role of Phytochemicals in Oral cancer Prevention – A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

Oral cancer is caused by a variety of causes, including alcohol consumption, cigarette use, betel quid chewing, human papillomavirus infection, and nutritional inadequacies. It is critical to comprehend the molecular basis of oral cancer. Conventional oral squamous cell carcinoma therapy (e.g., surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy) as well as targeted molecular therapy still have a number of flaw. The use of phytochemical constituents to reduce the risk of developing cancer has gotten a lot of interest in recent years. These phytochemicals are ideal chemopreventive agents because they have little or no harm to healthy tissues. Phytochemicals, on the other hand, typically have low water solubility, bioavailability, and targeting, limiting their therapeutic application. To overcome these issues, a number of studies have looked into developing phytochemical delivery systems. The purpose of this article is to have an overview of oral cancer, such as the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.