Abstract
The flavonoid naringin is a polyphenolic compound that naturally occurs in citrus. Patients with câncer generally presente features of malnutrition and cachexia. Levels of the proinflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis fator α (TNF- α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) are raised in patients with câncer. This study was designed to analyze an in vivo effect of naringin in the therapeutic treatment of…