Uses
Hesperetin has been used as a standard in studies involving the cytotoxic effect of hesperetin on doxorubicin-resistant MCF-7 cells using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique.
Definition
ChEBI: 5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-4-one is an ether and a member of flavonoids.
General Description
Hesperetin is an aglycon form of flavonoid, which can be found in peels of citrus fruits.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Dietary flavanone with chemopreventive effect.