Evaluation of the anti-cancer potential of Nigella sativa and its bioactive constituents thymoquinone and alpha-hederin

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Evaluation of the anti-cancer potential of Nigella sativa and its bioactive constituents thymoquinone and alpha-hederin

The exploration of natural compounds with potential anti-cancer properties has gained significant attention in recent years. Nigella sativa (NS), commonly known as black seed, has emerged as a promising candidate due to its rich composition of bioactive constituents. Thymoquinone (TQ) and alpha-hede...

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Main Author:	Zafar, Mashal
Format:	Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:	English
Published:	2024
Subjects:	Natural compounds; Anti-cancer properties; Nigella sativa; Thymoquinone; alpha-hederin; PLGA-PEG nanocarriers; Thermal processing
Online Access:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/77906/

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