An overview of naringin: Potential anticancer compound of citrus fruits

Abstract

Naringin is commonly found in citrus fruit and used as herbal medicines to many diseases, including cancer. Naringin can act as a suppresing and blocking agent in attempts to control cancer. The present overview conducted confirm information available describing naringin as a potential anticancer compound and its pharmacokinetics. Current literatures survey were obtained using Sciencedirect, Scopus, PubMed, SpringerLink, and Google Scholar. There have been some progress in the treatment using naringin as a drug associated with cancer cells inhibition. Naringin development in another shape is indispensable towards the potential effect of realistic therapies. More detailed studies regarding molecular mechanism are required.