Naringenin

Category: flavonoid

Aliases: (2S)-5,7,4′-Trihydroxyflavanone

Pharmacological Mechanism

Flavanone aglycone; as naringin glycoside from grapefruit it is a well-characterised CYP3A4 and OATP1A2/2B1 inhibitor — the 'grapefruit juice effect' on statin and CCB pharmacokinetics. Activates PPARα (lipid oxidation) and inhibits ApoB secretion; LDL reduction in animal models.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 2.31h

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