Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Auraptene is a natural bioactive monoterpene coumarin ether. It was first isolated from members of the genus Citrus.Auraptene has shown a remarkable effect in the prevention of degenerative diseases. Many studies have reported the effect of auraptene as a chemopreventative agent against cancers of liver skin tongue esophagus and colon in rodent models. The effect in humans is not yet known.