The evolution of novel strategies for application in all facets of cancer
theragnostic has shown great progress in the past several decades. Bioactive
compounds collected from plants and marine natural provenances have now been
accredited as the crucial stepping stone to endow with fortification approach against
several relentless ailments counting cancer. As per sundry investigations reports, the
naturally occurring bioactive compounds possess an unprecedented molecular diversity
with the potential to modulate several metabolic processes with high priority objectives
such as low toxicity, targeting multiple drug resistance and heterogeneity of the tumor
cells. These attributes with bioactive compounds can provide safe and high quality of
healthy life achievable with easily available low-cost alternatives and nominal or no
side effects. In topical quondam, numerous potent phytochemicals and marine
molecules have been isolated, exemplified, identified, and are under disparate phases of
clinical trials for human welfare. In this context, the chapter addresses recently
discovered plant and marine originated natural compounds for cancer therapeutics
concerning with more targeted and innoxious approach with future outlook. Moreover,
an attempt to consolidate data on various bioactive compounds has been made which
herald to aid in unrelenting research into potential use either solely or in combination
with other widely employed therapies.
Keywords: Anticancer therapeutics, Bioactive compounds, Cytotoxic, Phytochemicals, Tumorigenesis.