The role of dietary polyphenols in the moderation of the inflammatory response in early stage colorectal cancer

Little, C. H., Combet, E. , McMillan, D. C. , Horgan, P. G. and Roxburgh, C. S.D. (2017) The role of dietary polyphenols in the moderation of the inflammatory response in early stage colorectal cancer. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 57(11), pp. 2310-2320. (doi: 10.1080/10408398.2014.997866)

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Abstract

Current focus in colorectal cancer management is on reducing overall mortality by increasing the number of early stage cancers diagnosed and treated with curative intent. Despite the success of screening programmes in down-staging colorectal cancer, interval cancer rates are substantial and other strategies are desirable. Sporadic colorectal cancer is largely associated with lifestyle factors including diet. Polyphenols are phytochemicals ingested as part of a normal diet which are abundant in plant foods including fruits/berries and vegetables. These may exert their anti-carcinogenic effects via the modulation of inflammatory pathways. Key signal transduction pathways are fundamental to the association of inflammation and disease progression including those mediated by NF-κB and STAT, PI3K and COX. Our aim was to examine the evidence for the effect of dietary polyphenols intake on tumour and host inflammatory responses to determine if polyphenols may be effective as part of a dietary intervention. There is good epidemiological evidence of a reduction in colorectal cancer risk from case-control and cohort studies assessing polyphenol intake. It would be premature to suggest a major public health intervention to promote their consumption however, dietary change is safe and feasible, emphasising the need for further investigation of polyphenols and colorectal cancer risk.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Horgan, Professor Paul and Little, Dr Cariss and McMillan, Professor Donald and Roxburgh, Professor Campbell and Combet Aspray, Professor Emilie
Authors: Little, C. H., Combet, E., McMillan, D. C., Horgan, P. G., and Roxburgh, C. S.D.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
Journal Name:Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc.
ISSN:1040-8398
ISSN (Online):1549-7852
Published Online:11 June 2015
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2015 Taylor & Francis
First Published:First published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 57(11):2310-2320
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.

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