Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia): A potential mechanism in anti-carcinogenesis of colon

摘要

TO THE EDITORBitter gourd (Momordica charantia), has received widespread attention in the scientific community due to its beneficial effects, including antidiabetic, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects in laboratory studies[1]. However, a well-defined mechanism by which this important plant food exerts its beneficial effects has not been elucidated. We present some of the latest findings on the plant’s effects against colon cancer.