AUTHOR=Alberca Ricardo Wesley , Teixeira Franciane Mouradian Emidio , Beserra Danielle Rosa , de Oliveira Emily Araujo , Andrade Milena Mary de Souza , Pietrobon Anna Julia , Sato Maria Notomi 

TITLE=Perspective: The Potential Effects of Naringenin in COVID-19

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Immunology

VOLUME=11

YEAR=2020

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/immunology/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2020.570919

DOI=10.3389/fimmu.2020.570919

ISSN=1664-3224

ABSTRACT=<p>Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020. Severe COVID-19 cases develop severe acute respiratory syndrome, which can result in multiple organ failure, sepsis, and death. The higher risk group includes the elderly and subjects with pre-existing chronic illnesses such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. To date, no specific treatment or vaccine is available for COVID-19. Among many compounds, naringenin (NAR) a flavonoid present in citrus fruits has been investigated for antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties like reducing viral replication and cytokine production. In this perspective, we summarize NAR potential anti-inflammatory role in COVID-19 associated risk factors and SARS-CoV-2 infection.</p>