Sana Baroudi

Quercetin selectively targets gingival squamous cell carcinoma through apoptosis induction, autophagy suppression, DNA damage, and chemosensitization

Background Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) remains a major clinical challenge due to high recurrence rates, chemotherapy resistance, and severe treatment-related toxicity. Although quercetin, a naturally occurring flavonoid, has demonstrated anti-cancer properties, its selective activity and molecular mechanisms in...