Chemopreventive agents work through different mechanisms to inhibit carcinogenesis. Some of the mechanisms include:
Antioxidant activity: Neutralizing free radicals that cause DNA damage. Anti-inflammatory effects: Reducing chronic inflammation which is a risk factor for cancer. Modulation of detoxifying enzymes: Enhancing the activity of enzymes that detoxify carcinogens. Induction of apoptosis: Promoting programmed cell death in abnormal cells. Inhibition of cell proliferation: Preventing the rapid division of potentially cancerous cells.
