Advances in Research on Anticancer Properties of Salidroside

Salidroside is a phenolic secondary metabolite present in plants of the genusRhodiola, and studies investigating its extensive pharmacological activities and mechanisms have recently attracted increasing attention. This review summarizes the progress of recent research on the antiproliferative activities of salidroside and its effects on breast, ovarian, cervical, colorectal, lung, liver, gastric, bladder, renal, and skin cancer as well as gliomas and fibrosarcomas. Thus, it provides a reference for the further development and utilization of salidroside.

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Salidroside, a phenolic secondary metabolite found in plants of the genus Rhodiola, has extensive pharmacological activities, especially in inhibiting proliferation in various cancers. Further research is needed for the development and utilization of salidroside as a potential therapeutic agent.