Advances in Research on Anticancer Properties of Salidroside

AbstractSalidroside is a phenolic secondary metabolite present in plants of the genusRhodiola, and studies investigating its extensive pharmacological activities and mechanisms have recently attracted increasing attention. This review summarizes the progress of recent research on the antiproliferative activities of salidroside and its effects on breast, ovarian, cervical, colorectal, lung, liver, gastric, bladder, renal, and skin cancer as well as gliomas and fibrosarcomas. Thus, it provides a reference for the further development and utilization of salidroside.
Source: Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research