What is diallyl disulfide (DADS), and what are its antitumoral properties?

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Topic
DADS is an organosulfur compound derived from garlic extract that has shown anticancer activity in several types of cancer.
Answer
DADS induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis, exerts anti-proliferative effects across various colorectal cancer cell lines, and potentiates the efficacy of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in CRC treatment.
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