植物化学物在肿瘤微环境中的作用研究进展

doi:10.11904/j.issn.1002-3070.2025.03.010

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Abstract: Phytochemicals are natural products derived from nature.Numerous studies have demonstrated that they can inhibit the occurrence and development of different tumors through various pathways.Recent studies have revealed that the tumor microenvironment is a key regulatory target that drives the malignant progression of tumors,and its synergistic anti-tumor effects with phytochemicals has become a research focus.Therefore,this article reviews the current status and progress of research on the role of phytochemicals in the tumor microenvironment and its possible mechanisms in recent years.

Key words: Phytochemicals, Tumor, Tumor microenvironment

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YE Qianni, LI Juan, WANG Falin, LIU Jiaren. Research progress on the role of phytochemicals in tumor microenvironment[J]. Journal of Practical Oncology, 2025, 39(3): 245-250.

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