Carcinogenic Effects of Areca Nut and Its Metabolites: A Review of the Experimental Evidence

Carcinogenic Effects of Areca Nut and Its Metabolites: A Review of the Experimental Evidence

Oral cancers (OC) are among the most frequent malignancies encountered in Southeast Asia, primarily due to the prevalent habit of betel quid (BQ) and smokeless tobacco use in this region. Areca nut (AN), the primary ingredient in BQ, contains several alkaloids, including arecoline, arecaidine, guvac...

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Main Authors: Kalpani Senevirathna, Roshan Pradeep, Yovanthi Anurangi Jayasinghe, Shalindu Malshan Jayawickrama, Rasika Illeperuma, Saman Warnakulasuriya, Ruwan Duminda Jayasinghe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Clinics and Practice
Subjects:
oral cancer
areca nut
carcinogenicity
cytotoxicity
genotoxicity
in vivo and in vitro studies
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2039-7283/13/2/30

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