Description
Tangeretin is a natural compound found in citrus fruit peels, particularly tangerines, that has many potential health benefits:
Antimicrobial: Tangeretin strengthens cell walls and acts as a plant’s defense against disease-causing pathogens.
Anti-cancer: Tangeretin can inhibit protein kinases associated with cancer and pulmonary conditions. It can also reduce the growth of breast cancer cells and inhibit the growth of tumors in mice.
Cholesterol-lowering: Tangeretin can reduce serum cholesterol and triacylglycerols in hamsters.
Neuroprotective: Tangeretin may help with cognitive impairments.
Marker compound: Tangeretin can be used to detect contamination in citrus juices.
Tangeretin is a polymethoxylated flavone, specifically a pentamethoxyflavone, with the chemical formula C20H20O7. It’s also found in Hura crepitans of Euphorbiaceae.
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