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Cancer and infections are frequently categorized together as major disease targets for medicinal plants [1], [2] and are both clinical conditions associated with biomarkers like suPAR [3]. Furthermore, infections are identified as a potential trigger for chronic inflammation, which is a known precursor to the development of cancer [4].
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Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Plants and Their ... - PMC - NIH pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimMedicinal plants commonly used in ethnomedicine possess pharmacological effects relevant to the treatment of diabetes mellitus, cancer, infections, cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory disorders, and gastrointestinal disorders.
A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health - Cedars-Sinai cedars-sinai.org 1 fact
claimInitial infections can trigger chronic inflammation, which is associated with various diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer.
Medicinal Plants and Traditional Uses and Modern Applications jneonatalsurg.com 1 fact
claimMedicinal plants have historically been used across diverse cultures to treat a broad spectrum of diseases, ranging from minor ailments like colds and digestive issues to severe conditions such as infections, cancer, and chronic inflammatory disorders.
Tracking Inflammation Through Biomarkers rupahealth.com 1 fact
claimSoluble Urokinase Plasminogen Activator Receptor (suPAR) offers potential insights into conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and infections.