Antioxidant properties, radical scavenging activity and biomolecule protection capacity of flavonoid naringenin and its glycoside naringin: a comparative study

Abstract

The data obtained support the importance of characterizing the ratio naringin/naringenin in foods when they are evaluated for their health benefits.

Anti-Diabetic Effects of a Kaempferol Glycoside-Rich Fraction from Unripe Soybean (Edamame,Glycine maxL. Merrill. ‘Jindai’) Leaves on KK-AyMice

“…8) A study has shown that glycosylation attenuated the efficiency in inhibiting the xanthine oxidase enzyme and that the aglycone acted as an active chelator of metallic ions. 9) However, to the best of our knowledge, the preventive effect of dietary kaempferol glycoside and its aglycone on diabetes in (type 2) model mice KK-A y has not previously been reported.…”

Quantification of Flavonoids in Brazilian Orange Peels and Industrial Orange Juice Processing Wastes

“…These compounds are present in many sources, including citrus fruits [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]. The therapeutic or even toxic activity, e.g., antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antimutagenic, antiviral and antimetastatic effects, has been reported in a great number of these flavonoids [12] [13] [14] [15].…”

Urinary Bladder-Relaxant Effect of Kurarinone Depending on Potentiation of Large-Conductance Ca2+-Activated K+ Channels

“…These results provide important information about the structure-activity relationship of various natural flavanones in potentiating BK Ca channels, and guide future studies for identifying and modifying flavanone compounds. As suggested by a previous study (Saponara et al, 2006), it is encouraging to find that naringenin, a predominant flavanone in grapefruit, shows an appreciable potentiation of BK Ca channel activity because the beneficial effects of this compound are well recognized as an antioxidant, a free radical scavenger, and an immune modulator Du et al, 2009;Cavia-Saiz et al, 2010;Yilma et al, 2013).…”