Sharma Srishti, Mishra Anuja, Ramniwas Seema, Pandey Pratibha
Department of Biotechnology, GLA University, Mathura, India.
University Centre of Research and Development, University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, India.
Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets. 2025;25(5):364-376. doi: 10.2174/0118715303308238240705061522.
One important phytochemical is naringenin, which belongs to the flavanone class of polyphenols. It is found in citrus fruits, such as grapefruits, but it can also be found in tomatoes, cherries, and other food-grade medicinal plants. Naringenin has a significant chemotherapeutic promise, as several investigations have conclusively shown. Therefore, the goal of this review is to synthesize the literature that has been done on naringenin as a possible anti-cancer agent and clarify the mechanisms of action that have been described in treatment plans for different kinds of cancer. In a variety of cancer cells, naringenin works by affecting several pathways associated with cell cycle arrest, anti-metastasis, apoptosis, anti-angiogenesis, and DNA repair. It has been shown to alter several molecular targets linked to the development of cancer, such as drug transporters, transcription factors, reactive nitrogen species, reactive oxygen species, cellular kinases, and inflammatory cytokines and regulators of the cell cycle. In summary, this research provides significant insights into the potential of naringenin as a strong and prospective candidate for use in medicines, nutraceuticals, functional foods, and dietary supplements to improve the management of carcinoma.
一种重要的植物化学物质是柚皮素,它属于多酚类黄酮酮。它存在于柑橘类水果中,如葡萄柚,但也可以在番茄、樱桃和其他食品级药用植物中找到。正如几项研究确凿表明的那样,柚皮素具有显著的化疗前景。因此,本综述的目的是综合已有的关于柚皮素作为一种可能的抗癌剂的文献,并阐明在不同类型癌症的治疗方案中所描述的作用机制。在多种癌细胞中,柚皮素通过影响与细胞周期停滞、抗转移、凋亡、抗血管生成和DNA修复相关的多种途径发挥作用。它已被证明会改变与癌症发展相关的几个分子靶点,如药物转运蛋白、转录因子、活性氮物种、活性氧物种、细胞激酶以及细胞周期的炎性细胞因子和调节因子。总之,这项研究为柚皮素作为一种强大且有前景的候选物质用于药物、营养保健品、功能性食品和膳食补充剂以改善癌症管理的潜力提供了重要见解。