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ReviewMolecular biotechnology2024

Unlocking the Anticancer Potential of Frankincense Essential Oils (FEOs) Through Nanotechnology: A Review.

Rayya A Al-Balushi, Ashanul Haque, Mohd Saeed, Thuraya Al-Harthy, Mohammed Al-Hinaai, Salim Al-Hashmi

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Review in Molecular biotechnology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Rayya A Al-BalushiDepartment of Basic and Applied Sciences, College of Applied and Health Sciences, A'Sharqiyah University, P.O. Box 42, Ibra, 400, Sultanate of Oman. rayya.albalushi@asu.edu.om.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5665-5175
Ashanul HaqueDepartment of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. a.haque@uoh.edu.sa.
Mohd SaeedDepartment of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Thuraya Al-HarthyDepartment of Basic and Applied Sciences, College of Applied and Health Sciences, A'Sharqiyah University, P.O. Box 42, Ibra, 400, Sultanate of Oman.
Mohammed Al-HinaaiDepartment of Basic and Applied Sciences, College of Applied and Health Sciences, A'Sharqiyah University, P.O. Box 42, Ibra, 400, Sultanate of Oman.
Salim Al-HashmiDepartment of Basic and Applied Sciences, College of Applied and Health Sciences, A'Sharqiyah University, P.O. Box 42, Ibra, 400, Sultanate of Oman.

Funding

Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation MoHERI/BFP/RGP/HSS/20/105
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cancer is a group of heterogeneous diseases that occur when cells in the body proliferate and divide uncontrollably. As the current treatment modalities have pros and cons, the discovery of new chemotherapeutic agents with the least side effects is one of the most investigated research areas. In this context, plant-based natural products are a rich source of drugs and have served humanity for ages. Frankincense essential oils (FEOs) are among the most promising plant-based oils in Gulf countries. In addition to their high cultural value, FEOs are also famous for their engaging biological activities, including anti-cancerous. However, the practical application of FEOs is often hindered/by their low water solubility, limited bioavailability, high volatility, and sensitivity toward heat, humidity, light, or oxygen. Thus, a significant demand for technological advancement would improve their ability to target particular cells and tissues. Nanotechnology emerged as an exciting approach in this context. Through suitable nano-formulation (functionalization or encapsulation into a nanostructure), issues arising due to solubility, targeting capability, and delivery can be controlled.

Indexed as

FrankincenseNanotechnologyOils, VolatileAnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsAntineoplastic Agents, PhytogenicHumansNeoplasmsPlant OilsAntineoplastic AgentsAntineoplastic Agents, PhytogenicFrankincenseOils, VolatilePlant OilsAnticancerBreast cancerEssential oilFrankincenseMelanomaNanoformulations

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PMID37914864

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