Molecules, Vol. 28, Pages 269: Nomilin and Its Analogues in Citrus Fruits: A Review of Its Health Promotion Effects and Potential Application in Medicine
Molecules, Vol. 28, Pages 269: Nomilin and Its Analogues in Citrus Fruits: A Review of Its Health Promotion Effects and Potential Application in Medicine
Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules28010269
Authors:
Zhenyu Zhou
Yingxuan Yan
Hongli Li
Yaru Feng
Cheng Huang
Shengjie Fan
Nomilin is one of the major limonoids, which are plant secondary metabolites also known as tetranortriterpenoids. Nomilin is found mostly in common edible citrus fruits including lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruits, mandarins, along with traditional Chinese medicines derived from citrus fruits, such as tangerine seed, tangerine peel, fructus aurantii immaturus, etc. A number of studies have demonstrated that nomilin and its analogues exhibit a variety of biological and pharmacological activities. These include anti-cancer, immune-modulatory, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, anti-viral, anti-osteoclastogenic, anti-oxidant, and neuro-protective effects. Thus, nomilin and its analogues have emerged as a potential therapy for human diseases. The purpose of this review is to chronicle the evolution of nomilin research from examining its history, structure, occurrence, to its pharmacological and disease-preventing properties as well as its potential utilization in medicine and food science.
Source: Molecules - Category: Chemistry Authors: Zhenyu Zhou Yingxuan Yan Hongli Li Yaru Feng Cheng Huang Shengjie Fan Tags: Review Source Type: research
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