Novel Findings regarding the Bioactivity of the Natural Blue Pigment Genipin in Human Diseases
Genipin is an important monoterpene iridoid compound isolated from <i>Gardenia jasminoides</i> J.Ellis fruits and from <i>Genipa americana</i> fruits, or genipap. It is a precursor of a blue pigment which may be attractive alternative to existing food dyes and it possesses va...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/2/902 |
| Summary: | Genipin is an important monoterpene iridoid compound isolated from <i>Gardenia jasminoides</i> J.Ellis fruits and from <i>Genipa americana</i> fruits, or genipap. It is a precursor of a blue pigment which may be attractive alternative to existing food dyes and it possesses various potential therapeutic properties such as anti-cancer, anti-diabetic and hepatoprotective activity. Biomedical studies also show that genipin may act as a neuroprotective drug. This review describes new aspects of the bioactivity of genipin against various diseases, as well as its toxicity and industrial applications, and presents its potential mechanism of action. |
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| ISSN: | 1661-6596 1422-0067 |