Naringinase is a complex enzyme with dual activities of α-L-rhamnosidase and β-D-glucosidase. Naringinase can hydrolyze naringin. Naringinase enhances the bioavailability of flavonoids through flavonoid deglycosylation. Naringinase can be used for research on debittering citrus juice, flavonoid deglycosylation, and improving wine flavor[1-4].
In vitro, MFEN (8:1) prepared by co-incubating mulberry fruit extract with Naringinase was used to pretreat IgE-sensitized RBL-2H3 cells at 0-200µg/mL for 1 hour, followed by antigen stimulation for 4 hours. MFEN inhibited β-hexosaminidase and TNF-α release. MFEN reduced PGD2 and LTC4 production. MFEN suppressed phosphorylation of Syk, PLCγ1/2, PKCδ, LAT, ERK1/2, JNK, Gab2, PI3K, Akt, cPLA2, and 5-LO. MFEN suppressed COX-2 expression[5].
In vivo, Kunming mice received oral gavage of 1.00-10.0g/kg Naringinase once daily for 14 days. Naringinase did not cause scratching, jumping, respiratory distress, cyanosis, or paralysis in the mice. Naringinase did not alter fur color, eye color, agility, sensitivity, or defecation in the mice[6].
References:
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[4] Salunkhe JD, Patil SV. Improved naringinase double screen plate assay: progress towards the perfect screening. Nat Prod Res. 2025 Feb;39(3):609-612.
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[6] Ni H, Chen F, Cai H, et al. Characterization and preparation of Aspergillus niger naringinase for debittering citrus juice. Journal of Food Science. 2012;77(1):C2-C7.
















