近年来 ,随着癌症发病率的增高及发病年龄的提前 ,开发天然存在的防癌抗癌剂已成为癌症化学预防的新途径。姜黄素是一种植物多酚 ,具有抗诱变、抗癌作用。其诱导细胞凋亡的作用日益受到重视 ,具有广阔的开发前景。本文从姜黄素的主要化学结构及活性基团、抗诱变及抗肿瘤作用、作用的机制等三方面做一综述。 In recent years, the development of naturally occurring anticancer and anticancer agents has become a new approach to cancer chemoprevention as the incidence of cancer increases and the age of onset advances. Curcumin is a plant polyphenol that has antimutagenic and anticancer effects. Its role in inducing apoptosis is increasingly valued and has broad prospects for development. This article reviews the main chemical structures and active groups of curcumin, anti-mutagenicity, anti-tumor effects, and mechanisms of action.