ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2020
Anticancer and Immunomodulatory Benefits of Taro (
Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 63 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Antioxidant Activity, LC-MS/MS Identification andTropical life sciences research · 2026Article
- From starch to bioactives: emerging trends in taro (Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Review
- Green synthesis ofFrontiers in pharmacology · 2025Article
- Genome-Wide Development of InDel-SSRs and Association Analysis of Important Agronomic Traits of Taro (Current issues in molecular biology · 2024Article
- Structural Characteristics and Immunological Function of a New Non-Starch Polysaccharide fromFoods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Evaluation of Plant-Based Silver Nanoparticles for Antioxidant Activity and Promising Wound-Healing Applications.ACS omega · 2024Article
- Activity ofInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2023Article
- Physiological, anatomical and quality indexes of root tuber formation and development in chayote (Sechium edule).BMC plant biology · 2023Article
- Taro Roots: An Underexploited Root Crop.Nutrients · 2023Review
- Effects of taro [Frontiers in nutrition · 2023Article
- Tarin-Loaded Nanoliposomes Activate Apoptosis and Autophagy and Inhibit the Migration of Human Mammary Adenocarcinoma Cells.International journal of nanomedicine · 2023Article
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- A Concise Review on Taro Mucilage: Extraction Techniques, Chemical Composition, Characterization, Applications, and Health Attributes.Polymers · 2022Review
- Comparison of Different Semi-Automated Bioreactors for In Vitro Propagation of Taro (Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Taro Lectin Can Act as a Cytokine-Mimetic Compound, Stimulating Myeloid and T Lymphocyte Lineages and Protecting Progenitors in Murine Bone Marrow.Pharmaceutics · 2021Article
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Abstract
Taro corms contain valuable bioactive molecules effective against cancer and cancer-related risk factors, such as carcinogens and biological agents, several pathophysiological conditions, including oxidative stress and inflammation, while controlling metabolic dysfunctions and boosting the immunological response. Such broad effects are achieved by the taro health-influencing compounds displaying antitumoral, antimutagenic, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-hyperglycemic, and anti-hyperlipidemic activities. Taro bioactivities are attributed to the combination of tarin, taro-4-I polysaccharide, taro polysaccharides 1 and 2 (TPS-1 and TPS-2), A-1/B-2 α-amylase inhibitors, monogalactosyldiacylglycerols (MGDGs), digalactosyldiacylglycerols (DGDGs), polyphenols, and nonphenolic antioxidants. Most of these compounds have been purified and successfully challenged in vitro and in vivo, proving their involvement in the aforementioned activities. Although these health-promoting effects have been recognized since ancient times, as well as other valuable features of taro for food profit, such as hypo-allergenicity, gluten-free, and carbohydrates with medium-glycemic index, taro crop remains underexploited. The popularization of taro intake should be considered a dietary intervention strategy to be applied to improve the overall health status of the organism and as supportive therapy to manage tumorigenesis.
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