Green Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Anti Cancerous Nanoparticles from Herbs

Many synthetic and chemotherapeutic agents have been developed in the treatmentof cancer, which have been proven to show various side effects. To overcome theseflaws, more convenient herbal drugs have been developed as they are known for lessertoxic side effects. Plants have been well known for the treatment of cancer and it is seenthat over 60% of currently used anti-cancer agents come from natural sources. Many ofthe plants, traditionally have reported to possess anticancer activity.Drugs discovered from plants, marine organisms and micro-organisms have led tothe development of anticancer agents. The majority of the population depends on herbalmedicine for their primary health care needs. Cancer is a major health problem globally, affecting 15% of the world's population. Regardless of all advances in medical sciences, it is anticipated that by 2030, the occurrence of malignant growth levels will incrementto 15 million cases causing deaths.Hence, natural products are a significant source of new drugs, medication leadsand new chemical elements. The drug discovery from plants, marine living beings andmicro-organisms have brought about the development of anticancer agents. Accelerated growth and disrupted apoptotic mechanism are the characteristicfeatures of cancer cells. The prerequisite for a cell to replicate comprise of reproductionof DNA, adequate production of cellular organelles, membranes, soluble proteins, etc., empowering the daughter cells to survive, partition the DNA and cytoplasm equally toform two daughter cells. The process can be achieved only when the molecular steps areconsecutive and suitably oriented. Failure in controlling cell cycle leads to tremendousloss. The basic life plan undergoes apoptosis in the presence of eukaryotes.