Natural products reported as potential inhibitors of uterine cervical neoplasia

The present work is a literature review of crude plant extracts, semi-purified fractions and chemically defined molecules with potential antitumor activity against uterine cervical neoplasia. The review refers to 36 plants with their families, geographical distribution, parts used, type of extract used, and their activity. It also includes the activity found in 27 compounds isolated from higher plants and microorganisms, which are classified in appropriate chemical groups. Some aspects of recent research with natural products directed to the eventual production of drugs which are inhibitors of uterine cervical neoplasia are discussed. RESUMEN. “Productos naturales que son potenciales inhibidores de neoplasias de cuello uterino”. El presente trabajo consiste en una revision de la literatura, con respecto de drogas vegetales, extractos semipuros y substancias quimicamente definidas, con actividad potencial para casos de neoplasia de cuello uterino. Esta revision incluye 36 plantas,las familias, area geografica, partes utilizadas, tipos de extracto y la actividad encontrada. Incluye tambien 27 substancias aisladas de plantas superiores y microorganismos, clasificados en grupos quimicos adecuados. Son discutidos algunos aspectos recientes de la investigacion de productos naturales dirigidos a la obtencion de medicamentos que inhiben neoplasias del cuello uterino.